Seven districts continue to battle flooding; casualties rise
Guwahati: Assam recorded another death in Sivasagar in the past 24 hours, taking the statewide flood mortality to 104, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported on Friday. The number of people affected by inundation edged up to more than 78,000 across the state.
ASDMA data showed that flooding persisted in 313 villages covering 20 revenue circles within seven districts: Nagaon, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Kamrup, Hojai, Jorhat and Lakhimpur. Authorities continued relief operations amid reports of damage to houses, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Concentration of affected people and relief efforts
Golaghat registered the largest number of people impacted, followed by Nagaon and Sivasagar, according to the ASDMA figures. At present, relief arrangements include organised camps and distribution centres to support affected communities.
- Relief camps: 31 camps sheltering more than 5,000 displaced people
- Relief distribution: 37 centres distributing materials to residents
- Cropland submerged: 8,268.71 hectares affected
- Livestock impact: 42,105 animals reported affected
Officials said teams remained deployed in affected areas to monitor water levels, provide food and essentials, and restore access to cut-off habitations.
District-wise figures
| District | People affected |
|---|---|
| Golaghat | 30,778 |
| Nagaon | 26,292 |
| Sivasagar | 12,480 |
The combined figure for people affected across the seven districts stood at around 77,500 on Thursday before nudging above 78,000 the following day, indicating a fluctuating situation as riverine and rain-fed inundation evolved.
Impact on agriculture and livestock
Crop areas totalling 8,268.71 hectares have been submerged, compounding the economic strain on farmers already facing seasonal uncertainties. Officials also reported that 42,105 animals were impacted, a figure that covers livestock exposed to floodwater or stranded by rising rivers.
Local administrations have been coordinating with block- and district-level offices to assess losses and plan relief distribution. Restoration of road links and repair of damaged bridges remain priorities to reopen market access for farmers and ensure supplies to affected communities.
Community and infrastructure concerns
Residents in low-lying and riverine villages have been displaced to relief camps or sheltering with relatives, while many who remain in their homes face waterlogging and disrupted services. Damage reports included houses, roads and public infrastructure, prompting calls for rapid assessment and repair.
Authorities are also monitoring the situation to forestall health risks associated with stagnant water and to ensure safe drinking water supply in relief camps. Sanitation and vector-control measures are being advised where necessary.
Outlook and official response
The state disaster management apparatus continues to track rainfall forecasts and river gauge readings. Emergency teams have been mobilised to provide immediate relief, and district administrations are compiling data on loss of crops, housing and other assets for onward reporting and compensation planning.
Given Assam’s history of seasonal floods that affect diverse communities across plains and riverine belts, officials reiterated the need for coordinated mitigation and recovery efforts, emphasising early warning, timely evacuation and restoration of essential services.
Further updates are expected as ASDMA and district authorities consolidate assessments of damage and relief requirements.
