Guwahati | July 27, 2026
Although floodwaters have begun to recede in several parts of Assam, the humanitarian crisis remains severe, with the death toll climbing to 68 and more than 5.24 lakh people still affected across the state. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), floodwaters continue to impact nine districts, leaving hundreds of villages submerged and thousands of families displaced.
The floods have inundated 763 villages, damaging homes, roads, bridges, agricultural land, and public infrastructure. Sivasagar and Charaideo remain among the worst-affected districts, while relief and rescue operations are continuing in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people are currently staying in relief camps, with authorities providing food, drinking water, medical assistance, and other essential supplies.
The state government, along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local administration, and volunteers, has intensified rescue and rehabilitation efforts. A central government team has also begun assessing the extent of damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods to facilitate further relief measures.
Despite signs of gradual improvement as water levels recede in some regions, officials have warned that thousands of families continue to face shortages of food, clean drinking water, shelter, and healthcare. The government has urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as rivers continue to flow above the danger mark in certain locations.
The floods, triggered by relentless monsoon rains and overflowing rivers, have once again highlighted Assam’s recurring vulnerability to seasonal flooding. Experts have called for long-term flood management measures, including improved embankments, river management, and climate-resilient infrastructure, to reduce the impact of such disasters in the future.