Guwahati, August 8: The flood situation in Assam remains critical, impacting over 1.5 million people across 13 districts. The death toll from this year’s floods has now risen to 98.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 155,849 individuals are currently affected across 464 villages in 33 revenue circles.
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district, with 48,286 people affected, followed by Golaghat with 58,750, Jorhat with 25,259, Charaideo with 12,779, Nagaon with 5,424, Darrang with 3,367, and Dhemaji with 1,265 individuals impacted. Additionally, 10,748.64 hectares of farmland remain submerged.
The ASDMA report indicates that 73 relief camps and distribution centers are operational in the affected districts, providing shelter and assistance to thousands of displaced individuals. Currently, 10,326 inmates are residing in relief camps, while 6,881 people are receiving aid through distribution centers.
Officials reported that on Friday morning, the Dhansiri (South) River in Golaghat and Numaligarh, as well as the Kushiyara River in Shribhoomi district, were flowing above danger levels. However, no river has surpassed its highest flood level. Livestock has also been affected, with 47,879 animals impacted.
There are reports of damage to residential structures in the affected areas, with 126 houses completely destroyed and 344 partially damaged.
Rescue and relief operations continue in the impacted regions, led by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), civil defense personnel, and other agencies.
The report states that 219 rescue teams, eight boats, and several medical teams have been deployed, while relief materials, including grains, drinking water, infant food, and other essentials, are being distributed among the affected population.
Officials have advised residents in sensitive areas to remain vigilant as water levels in several rivers continue to fluctuate.
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