The Assam flood death toll has risen to 66 after four additional fatalities were reported, while 6.54 lakh people remain affected across six districts. Sivasagar is the worst-hit, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat. ASDMA data shows 810 villages remain submerged and nearly 34,971 hectares of cropland are inundated. Authorities are operating 274 relief camps and distribution centres, with 18,902 displaced people receiving shelter and assistance as floodwaters gradually recede.
Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 66 as Over 6.5 Lakh People Remain Affected Across Six Districts
The death toll from this year’s deluge has increased to 66. At the same time, more than 6.54 lakh people are still affected in six districts, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said on Thursday, adding that the flood situation in the state has marginally improved.
The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Saturday, but the problem remains, with 6,54,800 people in six districts still affected. Four more people died in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll in the floods this year to 66, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said.
The latest deaths were reported from Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. Three people died in Sivasagar and one in Charaideo, ASDMA said. Floodwaters are slowly going down in some of the areas hit, but humanitarian challenges are still huge, and officials are watching the situation.
Assam flood situation shows gradual improvement across affected districts
Official data indicates that the number of people affected has declined from more than 7.05 lakh across nine districts on Friday to 6,54,800 people across six districts on Saturday. While the reduction indicates improving conditions, thousands of families are still displaced and reliant on government assistance.
Among the affected areas, Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district, with nearly 2.9 lakh residents impacted by flooding. It is followed by Charaideo, where around 1.9 lakh people are still suffering from the impact of inundation. Jorhat has reported more than 1.3 lakh affected residents, making it the third most severely impacted district.
Some of the other districts that are currently affected by the floods include Dibrugarh, Golaghat and Nagaon. Authorities are continuing work on relief and restoration efforts while assessing damage to public infrastructure and agricultural land across these districts.
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Relief operations continue as villages and farmland remain underwater
According to the daily flood bulletin issued by ASDMA, 274 relief camps and aid distribution centres are being run by district administrations in the affected areas. The facilities are now offering shelter and basic relief to 18,902 displaced persons who had to leave their homes because of rising floodwaters.
Signs of improvement notwithstanding, the authority said 810 villages are still under water, underlining the continuing scale of the disaster. Floodwaters have also inundated 34,970.8 hectares of crop area, sparking concerns over agricultural losses and the livelihoods of farming communities across Assam.
Authorities also reported extensive damage to river embankments, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure as well as crop damage. The floodwaters are expected to recede, but restoration work will continue with officials assessing structural damage in multiple locations.
Rising river levels continue to pose risks in parts of Assam
The overall flood situation has improved, but the authorities are still on alert as the Dikhou River at Sivasagar and the Dhansiri River at Numaligarh are still flowing above the danger level, ASDMA said. Officials are still closely watching river levels for new threats.
Emergency response teams are still stationed at vulnerable points and district administrations are coordinating relief distribution and rescue wherever required. Officials warned residents in low-lying areas to stay alert as fluctuating river levels can still be hazardous.
Assam, like every year, is facing floods due to the monsoon season, affecting communities along major river systems. This year’s floods have once again thrown light on the state’s vulnerability to prolonged rainfall, overflowing rivers, and widespread inundation across several districts.
As recovery efforts continue, officials are expected to keep a watch on water levels, expand rehabilitation measures where required, and support affected communities until normal conditions are restored. Sprouts News will continue to track official updates as the flood situation develops.
