Assam floods 2025: Over 4.45 lakh hit across six districts
Synopsis
Nearly half a million people are reeling from floods across six Assam districts as of 28 July 2025 — with Charaideo alone accounting for 1.88 lakh affected. Over 26,000 animals have been washed away, 37,000-plus hectares of cropland inundated, and 631 villages remain submerged. No deaths have been reported yet, but the scale of damage signals one of the season's most severe mid-monsoon floods in the state.
Key Takeaways
Over 4,45,385 people are affected across six Assam districts as of 28 July 2025 , according to ASDMA .
Charaideo is the worst-hit district with nearly 1.88 lakh affected; Sivasagar follows with around 1.44 lakh .
631 villages under 21 revenue circles remain submerged; 171 houses fully destroyed and 4,667 partially damaged.
Over 37,139 hectares of cropland inundated; more than 26,000 domestic animals washed away.
184 relief camps are operational, sheltering 28,695 displaced people including 97 pregnant or lactating women.
67 boats deployed by SDRF , NDRF , and district teams; no human casualties reported so far.
Assam's flood crisis deepened on Tuesday, 28 July 2025, with over 4,45,385 people affected across six districts, as state authorities intensified rescue and relief operations. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the inundation spans Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Kamrup (Metropolitan) districts, with no human casualties reported so far.
Worst-Affected Districts
Charaideo is the hardest-hit district, with nearly 1.88 lakh people impacted, followed by Sivasagar, where around 1.44 lakh residents have been displaced or affected by the deluge. Across both districts, homes, roads, educational institutions, and agricultural land have suffered widespread damage.
In total, 631 villages under 21 revenue circles remain submerged, according to ASDMA. The Dhansiri (South) river at Numaligarh continued to flow above the danger mark, though no river has yet crossed its highest flood level.
Agricultural and Livestock Losses
The floods have inundated 37,139.52 hectares of cropland, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farming families. More than 2.56 lakh livestock have been affected, and officials confirmed that over 26,000 domestic animals have been washed away. The scale of agricultural damage points to a prolonged economic recovery for affected communities well beyond the flood season.
Relief Operations and Infrastructure Damage
The state government has activated 184 relief camps and distribution centres, currently sheltering 28,695 displaced persons. Among those in the camps are 97 pregnant or lactating women and 42 persons with disabilities, underscoring the humanitarian dimension of the crisis.
Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and district administrations have deployed 67 boats to evacuate stranded residents. On the infrastructure front, 171 houses have been completely destroyed and 4,667 others suffered partial damage. Several roads in Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Charaideo have been breached or submerged, and multiple primary schools have reported flooding and structural damage.
Urban flooding was also recorded in Chandmari, Guwahati, under the Dispur revenue circle, though no displacement of residents was reported from the area.
Political Response and Central Attention
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Assam president Ahmad Ali Ayyubi said approximately 2,400 flood-affected families have received relief materials so far. He noted that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are closely monitoring the evolving situation. The state government has also ensured the supply of essential ration items in affected areas.
Assam faces annual flooding driven by monsoon-swollen rivers and upstream catchment pressures, but the scale of this year's mid-season impact — with nearly half a million people affected by late July — signals an early and severe flood cycle. With river levels still elevated, authorities have cautioned that the situation may worsen before it improves.
Point of View
Yet infrastructure investment in embankment maintenance and early-warning systems has consistently lagged the scale of annual damage. The absence of human casualties this cycle reflects effective NDRF and SDRF mobilisation, but the loss of over 26,000 animals and 37,000 hectares of crops will translate into rural distress that outlasts the floodwaters by months. The political optics of both the Prime Minister and Chief Minister 'monitoring closely' matter less than whether post-flood agricultural compensation reaches farmers before the next sowing season.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are affected by the Assam floods as of 28 July 2025?
Over 4,45,385 people are affected across six districts — Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Kamrup (Metropolitan) — according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Charaideo is the worst-hit with nearly 1.88 lakh affected residents.
Have there been any deaths in the Assam floods?
No human casualties have been reported so far, according to officials. However, over 26,000 domestic animals have been washed away and more than 2.56 lakh livestock have been impacted.
What relief measures has the Assam government put in place?
The state has set up 184 relief camps and distribution centres sheltering 28,695 displaced people. SDRF, NDRF, and district teams have deployed 67 boats for rescue operations, and essential ration supplies have been ensured in affected areas.
Which rivers are above danger level in Assam?
The Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh is flowing above the danger level as of 28 July 2025. However, no river has crossed its highest flood level, according to ASDMA.
How much agricultural land has been damaged in the Assam floods?
Floodwaters have inundated 37,139.52 hectares of cropland across the affected districts. The damage threatens the livelihoods of thousands of farming families and is expected to have a prolonged economic impact on rural communities.
