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Assam floods worst in 60 years, thousands affected
Assam is experiencing its worst flooding in six decades, with death tolls rising to 47 and over 7 lakh people affected across multiple districts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributes the crisis to heavy rainfall 436% above normal and reports that 25% of flood-hit districts remain inaccessible, with a central government team preparing to visit the region.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 14 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
AssamHimanta Biswa SarmaSivasagar districtCentral governmentEastern Assam
2026-08-04
2026-08-03
2026-08-02
- 1.35 lakh affected still affected by floods in Assam; 3 more deaths take toll to 85
- Sharmila slams A.P. government for neglecting Godavari flood victims
- Focus on healthcare, power restoration, sanitation in flood-hit areas: Assam CM
- Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 1.78 lakh
- Second Godavari flood warning in force, releif operation in full swing in Konaseema, Polavaram districts
2026-08-01
- 24,000 people affected as Godavari, Sabari rivers remain in spate in Polavaram district
- Godavari in spate, third flood warning remains in force at Bhadrachalam
- Death toll reaches 82 as 1.92 lakh people remain affected by floods in Assam
- Godavari, Sabari villages face submergence threat; 32 Konaseema islands affected
2026-07-30
2026-07-28
- Assam floods: Sivasagar survivors recount harrowing escape; face long recovery
- Centre-State government jointly working to provide relief to flood-affected people in Assam: PM
- All Assam MLAs pledge one month salary for flood relief except for Raijor Dal members
- As Assam floodwaters recede, focus on relief for animals