Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Assam Floods Toll Rises to 47
There have been very bad floods in Assam, India.
Many people have been affected, and 47 people have died.
The floods are because of very heavy rain in the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
The worst-hit area is Sivasagar, where 3.8 lakh people are affected.
Many rivers are flowing above dangerous levels, and over 40 people are missing.
The government is trying to help, but some people think they could do more.
The government has set up relief camps and rescued many people, but the situation is still critical.
The death toll from floods in Assam has risen to 47.
Over 7.21 lakh people in 883 villages across 11 districts have been affected.
Sivasagar is the worst-affected district with 3.8 lakh people affected.
Heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland has caused unprecedented flooding in Assam.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 5,000 people rescued and 24,124 displaced individuals in relief camps.
- Who
- Residents of Assam, Government authorities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Floods and related incidents
- When
- Ongoing, with recent updates on Friday
- Where
- Assam, India (districts: Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Hojai, Jorhat, Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karbi Anglong, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Tinsukia)
- Why
- Exceptionally heavy rainfall in upstream states of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
Government Response
Critics
Government Efforts
Government Response
The government is actively involved in rescue efforts and has attributed the floods to unprecedented rainfall in upstream states.
Critics
Critics argue that the government's preparedness and response have been inadequate, leading to higher casualties and displacement.
- Total Deaths
- 47
- Affected Persons
- 7.21 lakh
- Affected Villages
- 883
- Affected Districts
- 11
- Worst-Affected District
- Sivasagar
- Missing Persons
- 40
- Rivers Above Danger Level
- Burhidihing, Disang, Dikhou, Dhansiri, Kushiyara
- Relief Camps
- 358
- Displaced Individuals
- 24,124
- Rescued People
- 5,000
- Damaged Crop Areas
- 25,375.44 hectares
- Affected Animals
- 3,71,609
Sources
Assam floods toll rises to 41
Assam Flood Crisis: Death Toll Climbs To 47; Over 6.53 Lakh People Affected Across 11 Districts As Guwahati Remains Waterlogged | Video
Assam floods: 47 died, 40 missing and over 7.21 lakh affected across 11 districts
