Assam floods: 3.32 lakh people hit across 7 districts, toll rises to 75
Synopsis
Assam's flood crisis deepened on 28 July with 3.32 lakh people still displaced across seven districts and the annual death toll climbing to 75. Over 45,000 hectares of farmland remain submerged — a blow to agriculture that will outlast the floodwaters themselves. With the monsoon far from over and the Dhansiri river above danger level, the worst may not yet have passed.
Key Takeaways
3,32,639 people across 7 districts of Assam remain flood-affected as of 28 July 2025 , per the ASDMA .
The current flood wave killed 7 people in Sivasagar , pushing the state's 2025 flood death toll to 75 .
Nearly 45,341.98 hectares of cropland are submerged, severely impacting the agricultural sector.
32,477 people are sheltering across 115 relief camps and distribution centres ; Sivasagar has the highest camp population.
The Dhansiri (South) river at Numaligarh is flowing above the danger level; no river is above the highest flood level.
Medical teams, SDRF personnel, and volunteers are deployed across worst-hit zones with food, medicines, and essential supplies.
Over 3.32 lakh people across seven districts of Assam remain in the grip of devastating floods as of Tuesday, 28 July, even as authorities reported a gradual improvement in the overall situation. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) confirmed that 3,32,639 people in 622 villages under 21 revenue circles are still affected by the deluge, with the latest flood wave pushing the state's cumulative death toll this year to 75.
Districts Under Water
The seven worst-hit districts are Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Kamrup (Metro). Nearly 45,341.98 hectares of cropland remain submerged, dealing a severe blow to the agricultural sector at a critical point in the farming calendar. The Dhansiri (South) river at Numaligarh was reported to be flowing above the danger level, though no river was recorded above the highest flood level, according to officials.
Death Toll and Missing Persons
The current flood spell claimed seven lives in Sivasagar district alone, bringing the total flood-related fatalities in Assam this year to 75. The ASDMA said no person has been reported missing in this particular wave — a marginal relief amid an otherwise grim accounting.
Relief Operations and Shelter Camps
Authorities have opened 115 relief camps and relief distribution centres across the affected districts — comprising 81 relief camps and 34 relief distribution centres. A total of 32,477 people are currently sheltering in these camps, with Sivasagar recording the highest number of inmates, followed by Jorhat, Golaghat, and Charaideo.
Relief materials being distributed include food grains, drinking water, tarpaulins, baby food, medicines, bleaching powder, and other essential supplies. Medical teams, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel, and local volunteers are deployed in the worst-hit zones.
Monitoring and Coordination
The ASDMA said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation and coordinating with district administrations to ensure uninterrupted relief and rehabilitation. This comes amid a broader pattern of annual flood devastation in Assam — a state that loses thousands of crores to recurring inundation every monsoon season, with the Brahmaputra basin remaining structurally vulnerable despite repeated calls for long-term flood mitigation infrastructure.
As river levels remain elevated and the monsoon season far from over, authorities have cautioned that the situation could deteriorate further with fresh rainfall in upstream catchment areas.
Point of View
Poor upstream water management, and the absence of a credible long-term flood mitigation plan for the Brahmaputra basin. Relief camps and tarpaulins address the symptom; they do not address why the same districts flood the same way every year. Until the Centre and the Assam government move beyond seasonal response to structural investment — including coordinated water-sharing frameworks with upstream neighbours — this story will be filed again next July, with different numbers and the same tragedy.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are affected by the Assam floods as of 28 July?
According to the ASDMA, 3,32,639 people across 622 villages in 7 districts of Assam are affected by floods as of 28 July 2025 . The affected districts include Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Kamrup (Metro).
What is the flood death toll in Assam in 2025?
The total flood-related death toll in Assam for 2025 has risen to 75 , after the current flood wave claimed 7 lives in Sivasagar district. No persons have been reported missing in this particular spell, according to the ASDMA.
How much agricultural land has been damaged in the Assam floods?
Nearly 45,341.98 hectares of cropland remain submerged across the affected districts, dealing a significant blow to farmers at a critical point in the agricultural season.
What relief measures are in place for flood victims in Assam?
The ASDMA has opened 115 relief camps and distribution centres sheltering 32,477 people . Relief materials including food grains, drinking water, medicines, baby food, and tarpaulins are being distributed, with SDRF teams, medical personnel, and local volunteers deployed in the worst-hit areas.
Which rivers are above danger levels in Assam?
The Dhansiri (South) river at Numaligarh is currently flowing above the danger level. However, no river in the state has been reported above the highest flood level, according to officials.
