Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Assam Flood: Over 77,000 Still in Relief Camps, Says CM
A big flood has happened in Assam, a state in India.
Heavy rain made rivers rise and cover many homes, roads, and fields.
Because of this, more than 77,000 people had to leave their homes.
These people are now staying in safe places called relief camps, where the government gives them shelter and help.
The leader of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, told people about this on Saturday using a website called X. He said the government is working hard to help everyone in the camps.
Workers are fixing roads, phone lines, and other things the flood damaged.
Officials are also watching the rivers and the walls that hold back water to make sure it stays safe.
Everyone is hoping the water will go down soon so families can go back home.
The government will keep helping until it is safe for everyone to return.
More than 77,000 people continue to remain sheltered in relief camps across Assam.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update in a post on X on Saturday.
Rehabilitation and restoration efforts are being intensified across flood-affected areas.
Officials are monitoring water levels of major rivers and embankment conditions in vulnerable areas.
Floods this season have disrupted homes, livelihoods and public infrastructure in several districts.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, state and district authorities, and more than 77,000 people in relief camps
- What
- More than 77,000 people continue to be sheltered in relief camps as the government intensifies rehabilitation and restoration efforts
- When
- Saturday, during the current flood season
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Floods have caused widespread disruption to homes, livelihoods and public infrastructure, leaving thousands dependent on relief camps
Government Response
Scale of Need
Relief and rehabilitation
Government Response
The state government is intensifying rehabilitation and restoration efforts and closely monitoring the situation.
Scale of Need
The continuing presence of more than 77,000 people in relief camps highlights the scale of the humanitarian challenge facing the state.
- People in relief camps
- More than 77,000
- State
- Assam, India
- Announcement
- Post on X by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday
- Government priority
- Rehabilitation and restoration alongside relief operations
- Monitoring
- Water levels of major rivers and embankment conditions
- Affected infrastructure
- Roads, communication links and essential services
- Affected areas
- Several districts across the state
