Assam floods: Death toll climbs to 80, over 2.12 lakh hit in 8 districts
Synopsis
Assam's flood crisis deepened on 31 July with the season's death toll reaching 80 after two fresh fatalities in Sivasagar. Over 2.12 lakh people remain displaced across eight districts, 437 villages are inundated, and nearly 17,200 hectares of cropland are submerged — with the Dhansiri river still rising at Numaligarh.
Key Takeaways
Assam's flood death toll for the season reached 80 as of 31 July , with two new deaths in Sivasagar district in the past 24 hours.
A total of 2,12,441 people are currently affected across eight districts : Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metro), Jorhat, Dhemaji, and Nagaon.
Floodwaters have submerged 437 villages across 21 revenue circles and 17,198.09 hectares of crop area.
Relief camps are operational at 21 locations , providing food, water, and essentials to displaced families.
The ASDMA issued a public advisory warning residents to stay away from the Dhansiri (South) River at Numaligarh due to rising water levels.
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Friday, 31 July, with more than 2.12 lakh people continuing to suffer under widespread inundation across eight districts, even as the cumulative flood-related death toll for this season climbed to 80, according to officials. Two fresh fatalities were recorded in the past 24 hours alone.
Scale of the Crisis
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), a total of 2,12,441 people are currently affected across Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metro), Jorhat, Dhemaji, and Nagaon districts. Floodwaters have inundated 437 villages spread across 21 revenue circles, while 17,198.09 hectares of crop area have been submerged, dealing a severe blow to agricultural livelihoods.
Fresh Deaths and Urban Flooding
Two more persons lost their lives in Sivasagar district in the 24 hours preceding Friday, pushing the season's total death toll to 80. Urban flooding continues to grip parts of Kamrup Metropolitan district, with two localities — Padumbari and Tetelia-Boragaon Service Lane — under one revenue circle still battling severe waterlogging.
Relief and Rescue Operations
Authorities have set up relief camps at 21 locations to shelter displaced families. District administrations are distributing food, drinking water, and other essential supplies to those affected. State government officials confirmed that relief and rescue operations are ongoing across all impacted districts, with vulnerable areas under close watch as water levels in several rivers remain elevated.
Dhansiri River Alert
In a public advisory issued on Thursday night, the ASDMA warned residents to stay clear of the Dhansiri (South) River following a continuous rise in its water level at Numaligarh in Golaghat district. 'Due to the continuous increase in the water level of River Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh in Golaghat district of Assam, citizens are advised to stay away from the river,' the authority stated in its public interest advisory.
What Comes Next
Authorities have urged residents in low-lying and riverbank areas to remain on high alert and strictly follow advisories issued by district administrations and disaster management agencies. With river levels still high across multiple districts, the situation is expected to remain critical in the coming days as the monsoon season continues.
Point of View
000 hectares of cropland compounds the humanitarian toll with an agrarian one, threatening food security for communities that will still be recovering when the next monsoon arrives. The real question mainstream coverage rarely asks is why river embankment infrastructure in Brahmaputra-belt districts continues to breach year after year despite successive state government pledges to upgrade it.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current flood death toll in Assam in 2025?
The cumulative flood-related death toll in Assam for the 2025 season rose to 80 as of 31 July, after two more people lost their lives in Sivasagar district within the previous 24 hours.
How many people are affected by the Assam floods right now?
More than 2,12,441 people across eight districts — Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metro), Jorhat, Dhemaji, and Nagaon — are currently affected by the floods, according to the ASDMA.
Which areas in Assam are worst hit by the floods?
Eight districts are under flood impact, with 437 villages across 21 revenue circles inundated. Urban flooding is also affecting parts of Kamrup Metropolitan district, including the localities of Padumbari and Tetelia-Boragaon Service Lane.
What relief measures are in place for flood victims in Assam?
Relief camps have been set up at 21 locations across affected districts. District administrations are providing food, drinking water, and essential supplies to displaced families, while rescue operations are ongoing.
Why has the ASDMA issued an alert about the Dhansiri river?
The ASDMA issued a public advisory on Thursday night warning citizens to stay away from the Dhansiri (South) River at Numaligarh in Golaghat district due to a continuous rise in water levels, signalling heightened flood risk in that area.
