Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches 98, Over 1.55 Lakh Affected

The flood situation in Assam remained serious on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with more than 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districts, even as the overall number of impacted individuals showed a decline from the previous day. The cumulative death toll from this year's flood-related incidents has risen to 98, officials said, with the latest fatality reported in Charaideo district.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 1,55,849 people are currently affected in 464 villages spread across 33 revenue circles in 13 districts. This represents a decrease from the more than 1.68 lakh people affected in 15 districts reported on Thursday, indicating some improvement in the flood's spread. However, significant inundation persists in several areas. Golaghat remains the worst-hit district, with 58,750 people affected, followed by Sivasagar with 48,286 and Jorhat with 25,259. The other affected districts include Charaideo, Nagaon, Darrang, Dhemaji, Hojai, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Kamrup Metropolitan, Lakhimpur, and Udalguri.

The disaster has caused widespread damage to homes, agriculture, and livestock. Floodwaters have submerged approximately 10,748.64 hectares of...