Assam floods 2025: 3.1 lakh affected in 11 districts, Brahmaputra above danger mark
Synopsis
Over 3.1 lakh people are displaced across 11 Assam districts as the Brahmaputra and four other rivers breach danger marks on 21 July. With 758 villages submerged, 14,000-plus hectares of crops damaged, and landslides hitting Guwahati's outskirts, this is one of the most widespread flood events in the state this monsoon season — and forecasts suggest it is not over yet.
Key Takeaways
3,10,807 people across 11 districts and 36 revenue circles are affected by flooding as of 21 July .
758 villages are submerged and 14,411.267 hectares of crop area has been damaged.
52 relief camps shelter 12,720 displaced persons; 9,160 people evacuated by boat.
One flood-related death confirmed in Charaideo district.
The Brahmaputra at Neamatighat and rivers Buridihing , Dikhou , Disang , and Dhansiri are flowing above danger levels, per the Central Water Commission .
NDRF has deployed 8 teams and SDRF has deployed 62 boats across affected districts.
Assam's flood crisis deepened on Tuesday, 21 July, with 11 districts submerged and 3,10,807 people displaced across the state, according to the official flood situation report released by authorities. Rescue teams have intensified evacuation operations even as multiple rivers, including the Brahmaputra, continue to flow above danger levels, raising fears of further deterioration.
Scale of the Inundation
The flood has engulfed 36 revenue circles and submerged 758 villages across the affected districts. The worst-hit areas include Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Nagaon, Biswanath, Kamrup, and Karbi Anglong. Agricultural damage has been severe, with 14,411.267 hectares of crop area reported inundated, compounding concerns over food security and farmer livelihoods in the region.
Relief Operations and Casualties
Authorities have established 52 relief camps currently sheltering 12,720 displaced residents. Rescue agencies have evacuated 9,160 people using boats from waterlogged localities. One flood-related death has been confirmed from Charaideo district, according to the official media release.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed six teams from its 12th Battalion in Sivasagar and Charaideo, and two teams from the 1st Battalion in Jorhat. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), equipped with 62 boats, has also been mobilised across affected districts to bolster rescue efforts.
Rivers Breaching Danger Levels
The Central Water Commission reported that the Brahmaputra at Neamatighat and rivers Buridihing, Dikhou, Disang, and Dhansiri are all flowing above their respective danger marks. The data signals a high risk of the flood situation worsening in the coming days if rainfall continues upstream.
Urban Flooding and Landslides in Guwahati
Urban flooding continued to disrupt daily life in Guwahati, with localities in Kamrup (Metro) — including Satgaon, Sawkuchi, Notboma, Boragaon, Maligaon, and Chandmari — remaining waterlogged. Wards 1, 4, 5, and 6 of North Guwahati in Kamrup district also reported flooding.
Although no fresh landslides were recorded on Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed that slides had struck parts of Kamrup (Metro) on Monday evening, affecting Gotanagar, Kamakhya, Gor Pandu Kumarpara Gaon, and Maligaon. This comes amid a broader pattern of monsoon-driven landslides that have repeatedly struck Assam's hilly fringes in recent years. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as heavy rainfall is forecast to continue across the region.
Point of View
The same rivers, the same relief camp numbers appear in reports year after year, yet long-term embankment repair, upstream catchment management, and early-warning infrastructure remain chronically underfunded. The Brahmaputra breaching danger marks at Neamatighat while over three lakh people are already displaced is a signal that reactive rescue, however well-executed, cannot substitute for preventive investment. The crop damage figure — over 14,000 hectares — will quietly translate into rural distress that outlasts the floodwaters by months.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have been affected by the Assam floods on 21 July 2025?
More than 3,10,807 people across 11 districts and 36 revenue circles have been affected by the floods as of 21 July 2025, according to the official flood situation report. A total of 758 villages have been submerged.
Which districts are worst hit by the Assam floods?
The worst-affected districts include Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Nagaon, Biswanath, Kamrup, and Karbi Anglong. Urban flooding has also disrupted Guwahati, particularly in Kamrup (Metro).
Which rivers are flowing above the danger mark in Assam?
The Central Water Commission has confirmed that the Brahmaputra at Neamatighat and rivers Buridihing, Dikhou, Disang, and Dhansiri are all flowing above their danger levels. This raises the risk of further flooding in the coming days.
What rescue operations are under way in flood-hit Assam?
The NDRF has deployed six teams from its 12th Battalion in Sivasagar and Charaideo and two teams from the 1st Battalion in Jorhat. The SDRF, equipped with 62 boats, is also deployed across affected districts. A total of 9,160 people have been evacuated so far.
Has there been any loss of life in the Assam floods?
One flood-related death has been confirmed from Charaideo district, according to the official media release. Authorities are continuing rescue and relief operations across the affected areas.
