Assam floods: Death toll rises to 6, over 7.21 lakh hit across 11 districts
Synopsis
Assam's monsoon flood crisis deepened on 24 July with six dead, over 7.21 lakh people displaced or affected across 11 districts, and five major rivers still above danger level. With 883 villages submerged and nearly 25,400 hectares of crops lost, the human and agricultural toll is mounting — and the monsoon season is not yet at its peak.
Key Takeaways
6 people have died in the current Assam flood wave — 4 in Sivasagar and 2 in Charaideo .
More than 7.21 lakh people across 11 districts are affected as of 24 July .
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with 3,75,682 people impacted.
25,375.44 hectares of crop area has been submerged, causing widespread agricultural damage.
103 relief camps and 255 distribution centres are operational; over 24,000 people are in camps.
Five rivers including Burhidihing and Kushiyara are flowing above the danger level, per the Central Water Commission .
Floodwaters continued to ravage large parts of Assam on Friday, 24 July, with 11 districts remaining inundated, more than 7.21 lakh people impacted, and the death toll in the current flood wave standing at six, according to officials. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) confirmed the figures in its latest bulletin, with rescue operations still under way across the worst-hit zones.
Districts Under Water
The flood-affected districts include Golaghat, Hojai, Kamrup, Charaideo, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Nagaon, Kamrup (Metro), Karbi Anglong, and Tinsukia. A total of 37 revenue circles and 883 villages have been submerged, with floodwaters inundating 25,375.44 hectares of crop area — causing extensive agricultural losses that could weigh on the region's rural economy well beyond the monsoon season.
Sivasagar Worst Hit, Six Dead
Sivasagar remains the most severely affected district, with 3,75,682 people impacted. It is followed by Charaideo at 1,86,351 affected persons and Jorhat at 1,15,764. All six flood-related deaths have been recorded in these two districts — four in Sivasagar and two in Charaideo. No missing persons were reported in the latest ASDMA bulletin.
Urban Flooding Compounds the Crisis
Beyond rural inundation, urban flooding has separately hit Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, and Dibrugarh districts. Officials said five revenue circles and 17 localities or wards were affected, with 592 people impacted by urban waterlogging. Low-lying areas in these cities have seen disruption to daily life, adding a second front to an already stretched disaster response.
Relief Operations and Evacuations
Authorities have activated 103 relief camps and 255 relief distribution centres across the affected districts. More than 24,000 people are currently sheltering in relief camps, while over 2.39 lakh people have received assistance through distribution centres. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army, Fire and Emergency Services, district authorities, and local volunteers have evacuated 4,455 people by boat so far.
Rivers Above Danger Level
The Central Water Commission reported that several rivers — including the Burhidihing, Disang, Dikhow, Dhansiri (South), and Kushiyara — were flowing above the danger mark, keeping authorities on high alert. With the monsoon far from over, the risk of a fresh surge remains real, and officials have urged residents in low-lying areas to stay vigilant.
Point of View
400 hectares of crops destroyed in a single wave, the agrarian damage alone will ripple through rural incomes for months. The fact that five rivers are simultaneously above danger level points to a drainage and embankment infrastructure that has not kept pace with intensifying monsoon patterns. Relief camps and boat rescues are necessary, but they are not a flood policy — and Assam has been here too many times for the response to still be reactive.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have been affected by the Assam floods in July 2025?
More than 7.21 lakh people across 11 districts of Assam have been affected as of 24 July, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The districts include Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and seven others.
What is the current death toll in the Assam floods?
Six people have died in the current wave of Assam floods — four in Sivasagar and two in Charaideo, according to ASDMA. No missing persons were reported in the latest bulletin.
Which district is worst affected by the Assam floods?
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district, with 3,75,682 people affected and four of the six flood-related deaths recorded there. It is followed by Charaideo with 1,86,351 affected and Jorhat with 1,15,764.
What relief measures are in place for flood victims in Assam?
Authorities have set up 103 relief camps and 255 relief distribution centres across the affected districts. Over 24,000 people are sheltering in camps, and more than 2.39 lakh have received aid through distribution centres. NDRF, SDRF, Army, and local volunteers have evacuated 4,455 people by boat.
Which rivers are above danger level in Assam?
The Central Water Commission has reported that the Burhidihing, Disang, Dikhow, Dhansiri (South), and Kushiyara rivers are all flowing above the danger level, keeping authorities on high alert across the affected regions.
