Assam floods kill 80, displace over 212,400 people

Assam is grappling with one of its most severe flood crises in recent years, with the death toll rising to at least 80 people and hundreds of thousands displaced across multiple districts. The floods, which have inundated vast areas since late July 2026, have caused extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges, and agricultural land, burying entire villages under thick layers of silt.

The worst-hit districts include Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, and Jorhat. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, over 212,400 people remained affected in these four districts as of July 31, with Charaideo alone accounting for nearly 80,000 affected individuals. The situation has shown some improvement since earlier in the week, when more than 300,000 people were impacted. Relief operations are ongoing, with 112 relief camps and distribution centers currently sheltering and assisting over 75,000 people.

In response to the devastation, the Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a series of relief measures. These include an interim cash assistance of 15,000 rupees for severely affected families and compensation of 9 lakh rupees for the families...