Floods in Assam Kill 62, Affect 705,148 People; Chief Minister Calls Situation 'Very Pathetic'
Large-scale harm to citizens is being reported as routine.
The flood situation in Assam has led to 62 deaths, with 14 more reported recently. Over 705,148 people across 12 districts are affected, and over 56,606 hectares of crops are submerged. Sivasagar is the worst-hit district. Relief camps have been set up, and rescue operations continue with assistance from NDRF, army, and air force. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the situation as "very pathetic" due to excessive rainfall in Nagaland and Assam.
10 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Assam flood situation remains critical, with a death toll of 100 and over 1.4 lakh people affected across seven districts.
— NDTV
The Assam floods have claimed 100 lives, displacing over 1.3 lakh people and inundating 11,933 hectares of crops across 10 districts.
22 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Heavy rains between July 18-20 caused the Dikhow River to swell, resulting in over 100 deaths and the displacement of 700,000 people in Assam, India.
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