Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Floodwater Recedes, Yet Assam Village Struggles to Recover
A big river in Assam, called the Dorika River, flooded a village called Delihi Gohain after a lot of rain.
The water is going down now, but many roads are still underwater, so people have to use boats to get around.
About 500 families live there, and many of their houses were damaged.
Farmers are worried because their fields are still flooded and they might lose their crops.
The local government and volunteers are giving food and water, but the people say it will take a long time to rebuild their homes and farms.
Floodwaters in Delihi Gohain village, Assam, are receding but many families still face hardship.
Roads remain submerged; boats are the only means of transport.
About 500 families were among the worst hit when the Dorika River overflowed after heavy rain.
Far‑field farmland remains flooded, threatening a potential loss of an entire crop season.
Relief supplies are arriving, but residents say rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods will take longer.
- Who
- Residents of Delihi Gohain village, Assam
- What
- Flooding from the Dorika River overflow and ongoing recovery efforts
- When
- After heavy rain, with floodwaters recently receding
- Where
- Delihi Gohain village, Sivasagar district, Assam, India
- Why
- Heavy rain caused the Dorika River to overflow, flooding the village
- Location
- Delihi Gohain village, Sivasagar district, Assam, India
- Population
- Approximately 500 families
- River
- Dorika River
- Damage
- Roads submerged, homes damaged, farmland flooded
- Relief
- Food packets, drinking water, supplies distributed