Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Assam Floods: Death Toll at 10, Over 4 Lakhs Affected
Heavy rainfall has caused major flooding and landslides in Assam.
Sadly, 10 people have died and over 400,000 are affected.
Many are being rescued.
Homes are damaged, transport is difficult, and some train routes are closed.
The government is helping, but more rain is predicted.
The central government is offering support to help the state's people.
Experts say more challenges are expected soon.
The death toll from the Assam floods has risen to 10.
Over 4 lakh people across 19 districts have been affected.
Rescue operations, including those by the IAF, are underway.
Train services and National Highway 17 are disrupted.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Minister to offer support.
- Who
- Over 4 lakh affected residents; rescue teams; government officials; Union Home Minister Amit Shah; Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Heavy rainfall causing severe flooding and landslides; significant impact on people, infrastructure and transport.
- When
- As of Sunday, with more rain expected in the coming days.
- Where
- Assam, particularly Cachar, Sribhumi, and Nagaon districts, and Guwahati; also along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.
- Why
- Heavy and continuous rainfall in Assam and neighboring regions, and in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Death Toll
- 10
- People Affected
- Over 4 Lakh
- Districts Affected
- 19
- Villages Affected
- 764
- Agricultural Land Submerged
- Over 3,500 hectares
- Animals Washed Away
- Nearly 700
Sources
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