Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Assam Floods Worsen, 41 Killed, 6.5 Lakh Affected
Assam is facing very bad floods.
So far, 41 people have died, and more than 6.5 lakh people have been affected.
The worst-hit area is Sivasagar, where nearly four lakh people are suffering.
The government is trying to help by setting up relief camps and using drones to reach remote areas.
The weather department has warned of more heavy rain and thunderstorms in the next four days, which could make the situation worse.
The Chief Minister is visiting the affected areas to oversee the rescue operations.
41 people have died in Assam due to severe floods.
Over 6.5 lakh people are affected across 11 districts.
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with nearly four lakh people affected.
487 relief camps are operational, sheltering 24,418 displaced people.
Rivers like Desang, Dikhow, and Dhansiri are flowing above danger levels.
- Who
- Over 6.5 lakh people in Assam
- What
- Severe floods and heavy rainfall
- When
- Ongoing, with an alert for the next four days
- Where
- 11 districts in Assam, including Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and rivers flowing above danger levels
Government Response
Critics
Effectiveness of Rescue Operations
Government Response
The government has intensified rescue and relief operations, utilizing drones and multiple agencies to assist affected areas.
Critics
Critics argue that the response has been slow and inadequate, with many remote areas still lacking essential supplies.
- Total Deaths
- 41
- Total Affected
- Over 6.5 lakh
- Worst-Hit District
- Sivasagar
- Relief Camps
- 487
- Displaced People in Camps
- 24,418
- Rivers Above Danger Level
- Desang, Dikhow, Dhansiri (S), Buridihing, Kushiyara
- Alert Duration
- Next four days