The flood situation in Assam is now at its worst and the death toll was at 41 and more than 7.27 lakh people affected in 25 districts, the latest official figures show.
Heavy rainfall over the last few days has caused the Brahmaputra and its tributaries to pour out, inundating villages, agricultural land, roads and public infrastructure.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued another warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam and neighboring northeastern states.
The floodwater could get higher and rescue and relief efforts will become more difficult.
Districts like Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Cachar, Nagaon, Sonitpur, Morigaon and Barpeta are among the worst affected. Thousands of families have been displaced from their homes and are currently residing in government-run relief camps or with relatives in safer areas.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army and local authorities are working round the clock to evacuate stranded residents and distribute food, drinking water, medicines and other essential supplies.
While we watch Delhi, literal floodgates have opened in Assam: atleast 41 have died so far, across 11 districts. The deluge has affected over 6.4 lakh people across hundreds of villages.
— Angana Chakrabarti (@AnganaCk) July 23, 2026
👇 Visuals from Sivasagar in Upper Assam, where people are running to get the relief… https://t.co/0fQSCf2fR4
The floods have also caused extensive damage to crops, roads, bridges and power infrastructure. Large swaths of farmland are underwater and the livelihoods of thousands of farmers are threatened with crop losses.
Schools in inundated areas have been closed or converted into temporary relief shelters.
Wildlife is also affected by rising waters. Several animals have moved to higher ground from protected areas as floodwater entered forest areas, which is a recurrent problem in Assam’s monsoon season.
Residents in the river-laced and low-lying areas should be watched out for and evacuation orders are out, officials said. Authorities are constantly monitoring river levels and weather conditions and preparing for additional rescue operations if rainfall increases.
The IMD’s latest forecast indicates that heavy rainfall is likely to continue in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, and the possibility of fresh flooding and landslides is rising. Emergency response agencies are at high alert and district administrations are keeping stock of relief materials.
State government officials have pleaded with citizens to not travel in flood-prone areas and to cooperate with rescue personnel. Helplines and emergency control rooms remain operational to assist affected families.
As Assam goes through another difficult monsoon season, authorities continue to focus on rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts and wait for weather conditions to improve to permit floodwater to gradually recede.
