Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 75

as Over 3.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

Report By Y-Trendz

Guwahati — July 29, 2026

The flood situation in Assam turned grimmer this week as the death toll climbed to 75, with seven fresh drowning deaths reported from Sivasagar district alone, even as authorities said the overall crisis was

showing early signs of improvement in parts of Upper Assam.

Latest Toll and Scale of Impact

The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Tuesday as the death toll rose to 75 after seven more flood-related fatalities were reported in the previous 24 hours, all of them recorded in Sivasagar district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The latest wave of deaths brought the total flood-related toll in Assam this year to 75, with the disaster management authority confirming that no persons have been reported missing in the current spell of floods.

The ASDMA's latest bulletin identified seven districts as currently affected by the deluge: Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Kamrup Metropolitan. Across these districts, 3,32,639 people in 622 villages under 21 revenue circles remain affected by the floodwaters. While the number of affected districts has reduced compared to earlier updates in the flood season, thousands of residents continue to face submerged villages, disrupted livelihoods, and damage to essential infrastructure.

Relief Camps and Displacement

A total of 115 relief camps and distribution centres have been opened across the affected districts, comprising 81 relief camps and 34 relief distribution centres, currently sheltering 32,477 people. Sivasagar accounts for the highest number of people taking shelter in these camps, followed by Jorhat, Golaghat, and Charaideo. Rescue and relief operations are continuing, with medical teams, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel, and local volunteers deployed across the worst-hit areas.

Agricultural Damage

The agricultural sector has suffered significant losses, with floodwaters inundating approximately 45,341.98 hectares of cropland across the affected districts — a blow that is likely to compound economic hardship for farming communities already grappling with the broader impact of this year's monsoon and prolonged waterlogging. Officials also noted that the Dhansiri river continues to flow above the danger level, suggesting the risk of further flooding in the near term remains real.

Government Response

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a comprehensive relief package in response to the mounting toll, including ₹9 lakh in total compensation for the families of each deceased victim, along with ₹15,000 in cash assistance for more than one lakh displaced families. The package also includes special grants for students, free textbooks, and the resumption of the state's Orunodoi welfare scheme with additional benefits for flood-affected households.

"We will leave no stone unturned to support our people and help them rebuild their lives," Sarma said as he detailed the enhanced relief and rehabilitation measures for affected families.

A Season of Sustained Flooding

The 2026 Assam floods have unfolded not as the result of a single freak weather event, but through a sustained spell of extreme rainfall across the state's upstream catchments, making this one of Assam's most severe monsoon disasters in recent years. Although floodwaters have begun receding across parts of Upper Assam, the damage to homes, infrastructure, agriculture, public health, and livelihoods continues to unfold across the state.

The death toll has climbed steadily through the monsoon season, rising in stages from the low double digits in early June to the current figure of 75 — reflecting weeks of sustained pressure on the state's rivers and drainage systems, driven primarily by the swollen Brahmaputra and its tributaries.

Outlook

The ASDMA confirmed there is currently no urban flood situation reported anywhere in Assam, a modest sign of relief even as rural and semi-rural districts continue to bear the brunt of the disaster. With the Dhansiri and other rivers still flowing above danger levels and the monsoon season not yet over, district administrations are expected to keep rescue and relief operations running in the affected areas in the coming days, even as the state government works to distribute the newly announced compensation and rehabilitation packages to affected families.