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Over 3 lakh affected as Assam flood toll climbs to 78

Assam flood toll rises to 78, over 3 lakh still affected

July 30, 2026, 06:25 PM - 3 min read

An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report stated that two deaths were recorded in Sivasagar district and one in Golaghat, pushing the total number of flood-related deaths this year to 78.

Over 100 families were left homeless after floods devastated a Sivasagar village, as Assam's flood death toll rose to 78 and over 3 lakh people were affected.

Assam floods leave over 100 families homeless in Sivasagar

July 30, 2026, 10:57 AM - 3 min read

The flood victims have appealed to the state government, social organisations and individuals for immediate assistance, including tarpaulins, food supplies, clean drinking water, clothes, medicines and a long-term rehabilitation plan.

MHA team assessed flood-hit areas in Assam's Golaghat as the death toll rose to 75, paving the way for central relief and assistance.

Centre-constituted team visits Assam's flood-hit areas

July 29, 2026, 09:28 AM - 3 min read

The death toll in the devastating Assam floods has climbed to 75, with seven more fatalities reported from Sivasagar district on Tuesday.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the flood death toll, now at 47, is likely to rise as several affected areas remain cut off and inaccessible.

Assam flood death toll likely to rise: Himanta Sarma

July 24, 2026, 07:28 PM - 4 min read

"In Charaideo and Sivasagar district missing person number is seven; this is what has been reported. But many people are not in a position to report us; we are disconnected from them. So I think the death toll and missing person number will increase only. What we have stated today, the number will be bigger. It will go up,"Assam CM said, adding that 77 revenue circles across Assam have been affected by the floods, with 47 deaths and eight people missing so far.

People transport a motorcycle through a flood-affected area on a makeshift raft after heavy rainfall in Golaghat, Assam.

Floods in Assam leave 41 dead

July 23, 2026, 07:52 PM - 3 min read

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the flood situation in the worst-hit districts of Assam and described the scale of devastation as ‘unimaginable’

Severe flooding submerged Sivasagar town in Assam, damaging homes and shops while leaving residents facing food, water and electricity shortages.

Severe floods inundate Sivasagar, locals report massive damage

July 22, 2026, 08:08 PM - 3 min read

"The floodwaters have completely submerged Sivasagar. Not a single ward is left dry; only two wards are somewhat safe, but water has entered all others. If we talk about the shops, they are all ruined. Not a single shop in the town or any ward has been spared. Everyone has suffered massive losses. In most shops, water is 2 to 3 feet deep, and in some, it has reached up to 5 feet. The situation for the entire town is critical," Borua said.

Floods disrupt rail services in Upper Assam; key routes suspended

July 20, 2026, 06:43 PM - 2 min read

According to railway officials, train services on the Simaluguri–Namtiali and Simaluguri–Selenghat sections have been temporarily halted to ensure passenger safety and reduce operational risks. Authorities said services will resume only after floodwaters recede and the necessary track restoration work is completed.