The flood situation in Assam deteriorated significantly on Sunday, with more than 57,000 people affected across seven districts as continuous rainfall and rising river levels submerged villages, damaged farmland and disrupted normal life.
The state government has placed the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force on standby to assist with rescue and evacuation efforts if conditions worsen further in the worst-hit areas.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one more flood-related death was reported in Sivasagar, taking the state’s flood death toll this year to five.
Army and Air Force Ready for Rescue Operations
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state administration has requested the Army and Air Force to remain prepared for emergency deployment in case rescue operations need to be expanded.
The precautionary move comes as floodwaters continue to rise in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat, where the situation remains critical.
The Chief Minister also stated that protecting lives and ensuring timely relief for affected residents remains the government’s top priority, with continuous monitoring of the flood situation.
Ministers Sent to Monitor Relief Efforts
To strengthen relief operations, the state government has deputed four cabinet ministers to supervise rescue and rehabilitation work in the affected districts.
The ministers assigned to oversee operations include:
- Ajanta Neog
- Bimal Borah
- Keshab Mahanta
- Susanta Borgohain
Their responsibility includes monitoring relief distribution, coordinating with local authorities and ensuring that affected families receive essential assistance without delay.
Charaideo and Dhemaji Among Worst-Hit Districts
ASDMA data shows that flooding has impacted more than 57,100 residents across the districts of:
- Charaideo
- Dhemaji
- Dibrugarh
- Jorhat
- Sivasagar
- Tinsukia
- Udalguri
Among them:
- Charaideo has nearly 24,000 affected people
- Dhemaji has around 22,000 affected residents
- Dibrugarh has over 4,000 affected people
The number of flood-affected residents has increased sharply compared to the previous day, when approximately 24,000 people across four districts were impacted.
Relief Camps and Rescue Operations Continue
Authorities have established 14 relief camps and relief distribution centres across four districts to assist displaced families.
Currently:
- Around 440 people are staying in relief shelters.
- State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have rescued 10 people from flood-affected areas in Charaideo.
Relief agencies continue to distribute food and essential supplies to families stranded by floodwaters.
Farmland, Villages and Infrastructure Suffer Heavy Damage
Floodwaters have inundated 298 villages across Assam and damaged approximately 3,874.84 hectares of agricultural land.
During the last 24 hours, relief authorities distributed:
- 58.17 quintals of rice
- 10.89 quintals of dal
- 3.26 quintals of salt
- 326.88 litres of mustard oil
The flooding has also caused damage to roads, bridges, embankments and other public infrastructure, affecting transportation and connectivity in several districts.
River Levels Continue to Rise
The Burhidihing River has crossed the danger mark at Chenimari in the Khowang area of Dibrugarh district, increasing concerns over additional flooding in nearby regions.
Officials are closely monitoring river levels as continued rainfall could worsen the situation over the coming days.
Meanwhile, more than 37,500 domestic animals and poultry have also been affected by the floods, adding to the humanitarian and economic impact.
Government Continues Monitoring Situation
With floodwaters continuing to spread across Upper Assam, authorities remain focused on rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts.
The state government has assured residents that emergency agencies remain fully prepared to respond if conditions deteriorate further, while relief operations continue in the affected districts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many people have been affected by the Assam floods?
More than 57,000 people have been affected across seven districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
2. Which districts are the worst affected?
Charaideo, Dhemaji and Dibrugarh are among the worst-hit districts, with Charaideo reporting the highest number of affected residents.
3. Why are the Army and Air Force on standby?
The Assam government has requested the armed forces to remain ready for rescue and evacuation operations if the flood situation worsens.
4. How many flood-related deaths have been reported this year?
The state’s flood death toll has reached five following the latest fatality in Sivasagar district.
5. What relief measures are currently in place?
Authorities have opened relief camps, deployed SDRF teams for rescue operations and distributed food and essential supplies to affected families.
6. How much agricultural land has been damaged?
Floodwaters have damaged nearly 3,875 hectares of farmland across the affected districts.
7. Which river is flowing above the danger level?
The Burhidihing River is flowing above the danger mark at Chenimari in Dibrugarh district.
8. What is the current priority of the Assam government?
The government is focusing on rescue operations, relief distribution, evacuation preparedness and continuous monitoring of the flood situation.
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