The flood situation in Assam remained serious with the death toll rising to 47 after six more people lost their lives in the past 24 hours. More than 7.21 lakh people across 11 districts continue to be affected as several major rivers flow above the danger level and relief operations remain underway, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Officials said four of the latest deaths were reported from Sivasagar district and two from neighbouring Charaideo, taking the overall flood-related death toll in the state to 47. ASDMA said the floods have affected over 7.21 lakh people living in 883 villages spread across 37 revenue circles in Golaghat, Hojai, Kamrup, Charaideo, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Nagaon, Kamrup (Metro), Karbi Anglong and Tinsukia districts. The number of affected people has increased from around 6.43 lakh reported a day earlier, indicating that the situation has worsened despite ongoing relief efforts.
Sivasagar remains the worst-affected district, with nearly 3.75 lakh people impacted by the floods. Charaideo follows with around 1.86 lakh affected residents, while Jorhat has reported nearly 1.15 lakh people affected. To provide shelter and essential support, the state administration has set up 103 relief camps, where 24,124 displaced people are currently staying. In addition, 255 relief distribution centres are operating across the affected districts to supply food, drinking water and other essential items to flood-hit families. The floods have also caused extensive damage to agriculture, with 25,375.44 hectares of farmland remaining under water. The inundation is expected to affect standing crops and livelihoods in several districts.
The water level in several rivers continues to remain above the danger mark. According to ASDMA, the Burhidihing at Khowang in Dibrugarh district, Kikhor at Sivasagar, Desang at Nanglamuraghat in Sivasagar, Dhansiri at Numaligarh in Golaghat and Kushiyara at Sribhumi are all flowing above the red level, raising concerns as rainfall continues in many parts of the state. Authorities have also reported damage to roads and other public infrastructure from different flood-affected areas. Rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures are continuing as officials closely monitor the river levels and weather conditions while working to assist affected communities.
