Assam Flood

Flood situation in Assam critical as over 5.35 lakh affected; toll rises to 11

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Lakhimpur district, among the worst-hit areas, and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.

Assam flood situation still critical, Bihar rivers close to danger mark after torrential rain

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the flood situation and said the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force were working on a war footing to rescue and provide relief to the affected people

Death toll rises to 46, over 16 lakh people affected: All about havoc wreaked due to Assam floods

A total of 46 flood-related deaths have been reported in Assam with eight people drowning in flood waters on Wednesday.In the last few days, floodwaters of the rain-swollen Brahmaputra and its tributaries have affected over 11 lakh people in 28 districts, inundating roads and villages.

Severe floods ravage large parts of Assam, affect 11.50 lakh people across 23 districts

In response to the rapidly worsening situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma personally visited the Golaghat area, where embankments had collapsed.

Why floods threaten tens of millions in India every year

In the backdrop of the deluge in Assam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday is expected to review preparedness to deal with floods that affect various parts of the country during the monsoon.

Flood situation in Assam turns grim, over 1.90 lakh affected, toll rises to 15

The Inland Water Transport Department said that ferry services in Guwahati will remain suspended from Tuesday in view of the rising water level of the Brahmaputra.

Central team assesses flood damage in Assam

It also suggested the state include a list of damage caused to houses and agriculture due to floods in the final memorandum for central assistance, an official release said.

Assam flood: One more dead, 83,000 affected

According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person died due to flooding in Rongjuli of Goalpara district.

Two dead, over 1.55 lakh affected in Assam floods

A total of 1,55,896, including 73,915 men, 70,0346 women and 11,935 children were reeling under the impact of the floods in 11 districts.

Assam flood situation grim, death toll at 2, over 4.88 lakh hit

Several major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing above the danger level at different places as the state has been witnessing heavy rain for the last few days.

5 lakh people hit, one dead as flood situation in Assam worsens

According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person died due to flooding in Tamulpur of Udalguri district.

Assam flood worsens as incessant rain continues, 34,000 people affected

The number of people affected by the flood waters has increased from over 29,000 in three districts on Thursday as the rain continued in the state.

Protection from flood key requirement for Assam's further development: Amit Shah

Almost every year, three to four waves of flood ravage Assam. The average annual loss due to the disaster is to the tune of Rs 200 crore, according to a state government website.

Bandhan Bank share price sinks on Assam flood worries

Due to the flood situation in the Northeast and growing NPAs, the decline in the stock was expected, say analysts

Centre monitoring flood situation in Assam, 250 sorties conducted by IAF: PM Modi

Teams of the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are present in the flood-affected areas. They are conducting evacuation operations and assisting those who are affected. The Air Force has conducted over 250 sorties as a part of the evacuation process.

Assam Floods: A look at worst floods India has experienced in the past

Assam is facing a grim flood situation. Brahmaputra and Barak rivers along with its tributaries are in spate in most of the affected districts and vast tracts of land remained inundated in 32 of the total 36 districts in the state.

India, Bangladesh floods destroy homes, lives

Early and strong monsoon rains have brought heavy flooding to north eastern India and Bangladesh, killing dozens of people, forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and cutting millions off from crucial supplies.

Assam flood situation grim, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets ministers, DCs

After torrential rains hit the state and neighboring Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, rivers are flowing above the danger mark in several districts. Thousands of people have been moved to safer places as rescue operations continue

Assam flood situation remains grim; over 7 lakh affected

A team of specialists from ISRO is already doing rapid damage assessment in Dima Hasao using drones and satellite data for post-disaster need assessment. The state government has allotted an additional Rs 2 crore each to Cachar and Dima Hasao districts for releasing gratuitous relief to the affected people.