Assam Floods Leave Trail Of Destruction As Death Toll Rises To 65, Over 7.05 Lakh People Affected

Guwahati: Assam’s flood crisis has taken a devastating turn, with at least 65 people losing their lives and more than 7.05 lakh residents reeling from the impact of relentless monsoon rains. Entire villages remain submerged, thousands of families have been forced to leave their homes, and rescue teams are racing against time to reach those stranded in flood-hit areas.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the floods have affected over 7.05 lakh people across 12 districts, inundating hundreds of villages and damaging vast stretches of agricultural land. The rising waters of the Brahmaputra and several of its tributaries continue to pose a serious threat, even as authorities intensify relief operations.

Among the worst hit districts are Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat, where overflowing rivers have swallowed roads, homes and farmland. In many places, residents have been left with little time to salvage their belongings before floodwaters entered their homes. Boats have become the only means of transport in several inundated villages.

Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local administration and volunteers have been working around the clock to evacuate stranded residents. Relief camps have been set up across the affected districts, providing food, drinking water, medical care and temporary shelter to thousands of displaced families.

The floods have also dealt a severe blow to Assam’s farming community. More than 56,000 hectares of cropland have been submerged, raising fears of significant losses for farmers already battling an unpredictable monsoon. Damaged roads, washed away embankments and disrupted transport networks have further complicated relief efforts.

The Centre has assured Assam of all possible assistance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the flood situation with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while central teams are assessing the extent of the damage and coordinating support for relief and rehabilitation.

For many families, however, the crisis goes far beyond official numbers. Children, elderly residents and daily wage earners are among those facing the toughest challenges as they spend days in overcrowded relief camps, uncertain about when they will be able to return home. In several areas, access to clean drinking water and essential supplies remains a concern.

Flooding is an annual reality for Assam, but the scale and intensity of this year’s devastation have once again highlighted the state’s vulnerability to extreme monsoon weather. Experts say changing rainfall patterns, overflowing rivers and erosion continue to make floods more frequent and more destructive.

With weather forecasts warning of more rainfall in parts of the state, authorities remain on high alert. Rescue and relief operations are expected to continue over the coming days as officials closely monitor river levels and work to assist thousands of affected residents trying to rebuild their lives.

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