Assam Floods – Death Toll Climbs to 68 as Relief and Recovery Gain Momentum
Assam Floods – Authorities in Assam are intensifying relief and rehabilitation efforts as floodwaters gradually recede in several regions of the state. The latest official figures show that the disaster has claimed 68 lives, while thousands of families continue to depend on government assistance as recovery work moves forward.
Death Toll Rises as Water Levels Slowly Recede
According to the latest bulletin issued on Monday by the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), the number of people who have lost their lives due to the floods has increased to 68. While water levels have started falling in many parts of Upper Assam, the situation remains challenging in several flood-affected areas where restoration of essential services is still underway.
The state administration has shifted its primary attention from emergency response to rehabilitation, focusing on restoring electricity, supporting displaced families, and helping communities return to normal life.
Government Focuses on Rehabilitation and Essential Services
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that ministers from the Assam government will visit different parts of the state to oversee rehabilitation measures and coordinate relief activities. He said the administration is giving priority to districts that have suffered the greatest impact, including Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat.
The Chief Minister also stated that electricity supply is being restored in phases after precautionary shutdowns during the floods. Teams from Assam Power Distribution Company Limited are conducting safety inspections before reconnecting power in affected locations such as Sivasagar, Jorhat, Charaideo, Dhubri, and Bongaigaon. The government said restoring basic services remains a key objective as recovery progresses.
Centre and State Continue Joint Relief Efforts
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal described the flood situation as extremely serious and said the Central Government has been working closely with the Assam administration since the beginning of the crisis. He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained in regular contact with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to monitor developments and review relief measures.
Sonowal said the Prime Minister also spoke with him on Sunday to receive a firsthand assessment of the situation. According to the minister, the Prime Minister assured the people of Assam that the Centre would extend every possible form of assistance. A high-level inter-ministerial team has also reached the state to assess the damage, interact with affected residents, and evaluate further support requirements.
Rescue Teams Continue Operations Across Flood-Hit Areas
Expressing condolences to the families who lost loved ones, Sonowal said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are continuing rescue and relief operations in the affected districts. He added that both governments are working together to provide shelter, food, and other essential assistance to flood-affected communities while preparing long-term rehabilitation measures.
Large-Scale Displacement and Crop Damage Reported
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia said the floods have forced lakhs of residents to leave their homes and have caused widespread destruction to agricultural land. He also pointed out that livestock and domestic animals have suffered significant losses during the disaster.
According to Saikia, nearly 16 districts in Upper Assam have experienced severe flooding. More than 40 relief camps have been established in Sivasagar district alone, where around 20,000 people are currently taking shelter. He said rehabilitation plans will be implemented after immediate relief operations are completed.
Thousands Remain Affected Despite Improving Conditions
Official figures available as of July 25 indicate that over 6.54 lakh people across 10 districts—including Golaghat, Charaideo, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Sonitpur, Kamrup Metropolitan, and Nagaon—have been impacted by the floods. Sivasagar remains the worst-affected district, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat.
The report further states that 810 villages spread across 28 revenue circles are still under floodwater. Nearly 34,970.8 hectares of agricultural land remain submerged. The Central Water Commission has also reported that the Dikhou River in Sivasagar and the Dhansiri (South) River at Numaligarh continue to flow above the danger mark, indicating that authorities remain on alert despite improving conditions.