Severe flooding continued to affect large parts of Assam on 31 July 2026, with more than three lakh people impacted across multiple districts as persistent monsoon rainfall kept rivers flowing above danger levels. Rescue teams, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Indian Army, and local authorities remained engaged in large-scale relief and evacuation operations to assist stranded residents.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), rising water levels have submerged villages, damaged roads, affected agricultural land, and forced thousands of families to move to safer locations.
Rescue Operations Intensify
Emergency response teams continued round-the-clock operations in flood-affected districts using boats and specialised rescue equipment to evacuate people trapped by rising floodwaters.
Authorities have prioritised:
- Evacuation of stranded families.
- Distribution of food and drinking water.
- Medical assistance.
- Temporary shelter arrangements.
- Protection of vulnerable communities.
Several relief camps have been established where displaced families are receiving essential supplies and healthcare support.
Rivers Continue Flowing Above Danger Mark
Continuous rainfall over Assam and neighbouring states has caused major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and several of its tributaries, to remain above the danger mark at multiple locations.
Floodwaters have inundated:
- Residential areas.
- Agricultural fields.
- Rural roads.
- Schools.
- Public infrastructure.
Officials warned that additional rainfall could worsen the situation in low-lying districts.
Government Reviews Situation
The Assam Government is closely monitoring the evolving flood situation through district administrations and disaster management agencies.
Senior officials have directed local authorities to:
- Ensure uninterrupted rescue operations.
- Maintain relief camp facilities.
- Provide clean drinking water.
- Restore essential services where possible.
- Monitor embankments and vulnerable riverbanks.
The government has assured all possible assistance to affected residents until floodwaters recede.
Health Teams Deployed
Health authorities have deployed medical teams to relief camps to minimise the risk of disease outbreaks.
Doctors are monitoring cases related to:
- Water-borne diseases.
- Skin infections.
- Fever.
- Gastrointestinal illnesses.
Residents have been advised to drink safe water, maintain hygiene, and immediately seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
Agriculture Suffers Major Damage
The floods have caused extensive damage to agricultural land across several districts.
Large areas under cultivation remain submerged, affecting:
- Paddy fields.
- Vegetable crops.
- Livestock.
- Fisheries.
Agriculture officials are conducting assessments to determine crop losses and prepare relief measures for affected farmers.
IMD Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across parts of Northeast India, prompting authorities to remain on high alert.
Disaster management agencies have appealed to residents living near rivers and low-lying areas to follow official advisories and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.
Looking Ahead
Rescue and relief efforts are expected to continue until water levels begin receding. Authorities remain focused on protecting lives, restoring essential services, and providing humanitarian assistance to thousands of families affected by one of the season’s most severe flood situations.
Officials have urged citizens to rely only on verified weather updates and government advisories while cooperating with emergency responders.
Source: Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and official state government updates.
Original Report: More than three lakh people remain affected by severe flooding across Assam as rescue, evacuation, and relief operations continue amid persistent monsoon rainfall.
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