The flood crisis in Assam has shown slight improvement as of Sunday,July 26,2026, with water levels receding in many affected areas. However, the devastation continues to impact over 654,800 individuals across six districts, with death toll rising to 66,according to officials from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Sivasagar district remains the hardest hit,with nearly 290,000 residents affected. Following closely are Charaideo and Jorhat,where approximately 190,000 and 130,000 people are grappling with the aftermath of the floods. The situation has improved marginally since Friday, July 24,when over 705,000 people were reported affected across nine districts.
In the last 24 hours,the ASDMA reported four additional fatalities, three of which occurred in Sivasagar and one in Charaideo. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his full support for Assam government’s relief efforts,noting that the cessation of rainfall in most regions could facilitate further improvements .
During a visit to flood-affected areas,Union Ports,Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed ongoing relief measures. He instructed local officials to ensure that essential services,including healthcare,food, and drinking water,remain accessible to those in need.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the administration has managed to reach nearly all affected areas. Following a Cabinet meeting,he announced that a central team has arrived in the state to evaluate flood damage in Upper Assam.
Currently,the ASDMA is operating 274 relief camps and distribution centers, providing assistance to 18,902 displaced individuals. Multiple agencies, including the Army,National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local civil services, have been actively engaged in rescue operations across Upper Assam .
In the past day, the authority has distributed significant amounts of essential supplies, including 1,668.68 quintals of rice, 286.99 quintals of dal,83.75 quintals of salt, and nearly 8,000 liters of mustard oil to flood victims . Despite these efforts,the situation remains dire, with 810 villages still submerged and approximately 34,970.8 hectares of agricultural land damaged.
Infrastructure has also suffered extensive damage, with embankments, roads, and bridges affected by the floodwaters. The Dikhow River in Sivasagar and the Dhansiri River at Numaligarh are currently flowing above danger levels, raising concerns about further flooding .
As situation evolves, officials remain hopeful that ongoing relief efforts will alleviate some of the hardships faced by the affected populations. The focus remains on restoring access to essential services and ensuring the safety of those still in danger .
