Assam Floods

According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 19,200 people are hit due to the floods in Cachar, Hailakandi, Lakhimpur and Sribhumi districts.

Assam Flood Crisis Turns Critical; Over 7 Lakh Affected, Rivers Overflow, Major Damage Reported!

Assam continues to face a severe flood crisis, affecting nearly seven lakh people across 21 districts. The death toll from the first wave of floods and landslides has risen to 19, with one person missing in Cachar district. Nine major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are flowing above danger levels, causing widespread inundation. A total of 1,494 villages across 66 revenue circles have been affected, with Sribhumi district hardest hit, impacting over 2.5 lakh people. Floodwaters have submerged nearly 15,000 hectares of crop area and affected more than five lakh animals. Authorities have set up 405 relief camps sheltering over 41,000 people, along with more than one lakh relief distribution centers. Significant damage has been reported to infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools, and electricity poles. Flooding has disrupted train services in southern Assam, leading to cancellations of some short-distance trains, although long-distance trains remain operational. The situation remains critical as water levels continue to rise.

Assam floods engulf Pobitora Sanctuary, threaten rare one-horned rhino habitat

More than half of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is underwater. Officials estimate 60 to 80 per cent of the 16 sq km area is submerged.

Assam Floods Worsen: PM Modi Assures Support | 11 Dead, Over 5.15 Lakh Affected

Incessant rainfall continues to devastate Assam and other northeastern states, claiming 11 lives—6 in floods and 5 in landslides. Over 5.15 lakh people across 22 districts in Assam have been affected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the CMs of Assam and Sikkim, and the Governor of Manipur, extending full support and promising all necessary aid. Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing as authorities race to help stranded residents and restore access in waterlogged areas. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this unfolding crisis.

Assam flood situation grim; water receding in many parts

The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has said that moderate rainfall is very likely to occur at most places of Assam with isolated heavy to very heavy rain likely over Kokrajhar district.

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected

The toll in this year's flood, landslide and storm rose to 85 with six more deaths reported on Monday, they said.

Assam Flood: 131 wild animals dead, 97 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

The dead animals include six rhinos, 117 hog deer, including 98 by drowning, two by vehicle hits and 17 during treatment, two sambar, a rhesus macaque and an otter due to drowning in the park.

Rahul Gandhi to meet flood victims in Assam on Monday

He will arrive at the Kumbhigram airport in Silchar in Assam's Cachar district in the morning on the way to strife-torn Manipur

8 more people die as flood situation remains grim in Assam

Two deaths each were reported from Dhubri and Nalbari, and one each from Cachar, Goalpara, Dhemaji and Sivsagar, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin said

Assam flood situation grim, 24 lakh people affected in 29 districts

Several major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing over the danger level across the state.

6 more people die as flood situation in Assam remains critical

The devastating floods claimed the lives of two persons in Charaideo and one each in Goalpara, Morigaon, Sonitpur and Tinsukia districts, according to the bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)

Assam's Battle with Floods: Scenes from the Deluge

This photo story captures the devastating impact of floods in Assam, highlighting both the resilience of its people and the urgent need for ongoing support and relief efforts.

Assam Floods: Jahanara Khatoon Delivers Baby On Boat As Her River Island Is Inundated

Jahanara Khatoon, 25, gave birth on a boat on their way to a healthcare centre, while being surrounded by the raging floodwaters of the Brahmaputra River. A visiting medical team convinced the pregnant Jahanara Khatoon to travel by boat to the nearest medical facility across the river. The team on the boat quickly got to work, holding up a tarp to give cover as workers helped with the delivery. Within 10 minutes, Jahanara gave birth to a baby girl.

Assam CM inspects flood-affected areas in Golaghat, reviews situation in Kaziranga

Sarma visited the inundated areas in Upper Assam in a speed boat and later interacted with people taking shelter in relief camps after a breach in the embankment from Negheriting-Rongagorah Duke to Nikori PWD Road

Flood situation worsens in Assam with over 6.44 lakh affected across 19 districts

Guwahati/Dibrugarh, Jul 1 The flood situation in Assam turned grim on Monday with over 6.44 lakh people affected in 19 districts, an official bulletin..

Assam flood situation worsens, 1.61 lakh people affected

One person died in Hailkandi taking the total death toll to 35 due to floods, rains and storms in the state since May 28

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 3.5 lakh people in 11 districts affected

In worst-hit Cachar district, all educational institutions were closed on Saturday due to the prevailing weather conditions, an official release said, adding that scheduled semester and compartmental exams will be held as planned.

Flood situation in Assam remains grave, over 4.88 lakh people affected

Different agencies, including NDRF, SDRF, civil defence personnel and local people, have been assisting the administration in carrying out rescue and relief operations.

Flood situation worsens in Assam, nearly 1.2 lakh people hit

Nalbari is the worst hit with almost 45,000 people suffering, followed by Baksa with over 26,500 people and Lakhimpur with more than 25,000 persons.

Flood situation worsens in Assam, over 34,000 hit

Lakhimpur is the worst-hit with over 22,000 people impacted, followed by Dibrugarh (3,900) and Kokrajhar (more than 2,700), it said.

How Assam’s Mising community is coping with floods through architectural design

To adapt and reduce disaster risk, the indigenous Mising community in Assam constructs and lives in traditional flood-resilient houses called chang ghors that are perched above the ground on bamboo stilts.

Amit Shah seeks five years to make Assam flood-free

Addressing a BJP workers’ meeting after inaugurating the party’s newly constructed state office here, Shah said an ”ambitious” flood mitigation project is being prepared at the moment.

How two entities associated with IIT Guwahati helped with their drones in Assam floods

Drones Tech Lab, a startup incubated in IIT Guwahati, and the institute's Aeromodelling Club pitched in with their drones to help out in carrying out relief missions during the Assam floods

Assam flood situation worsens; 31.5 lakh affected, 12 fresh fatalities

Eleven people died due to floods and one in a landslide, a bulletin issued by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said. The fresh fatalities have pushed the toll due to floods and landslides in the state this year to 151.

2-storey police station in flood-hit Assam collapses into river in dramatic video

Nalbari is one of the most flood prone areas of Assam.