Assam floods: 1.68 lakh people hit across 15 districts on August 6
Synopsis
Assam's flood emergency shows no signs of rapid retreat — 1.68 lakh people remain displaced across 15 districts, over 14,000 hectares of cropland are submerged, and two lives have been lost. With monsoon still active and the Dhansiri still above danger level, the humanitarian and agricultural toll is far from final.
Key Takeaways
1,68,701 people across 481 villages in 15 districts remain flood-affected as of 6 August 2025 .
Golaghat is the worst-hit district with 54,085 affected, followed by Sivasagar ( 49,515 ) and Jorhat ( 27,842 ).
14,382 hectares of crop area remain submerged, threatening farmer livelihoods.
The state has deployed 133 relief camps , sheltering 10,111 people , with 35,596 more aided through distribution centres.
Two deaths reported — one each from Golaghat and Udalguri ; 365 houses damaged, 40 fully destroyed.
93 rescue teams and 151 boats deployed; the Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh remains above the danger mark.
Assam's flood crisis continued to grip 15 districts on 6 August 2025, with 1,68,701 people across 481 villages and 39 revenue circles still affected, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The situation, while marginally easing from peak levels, remained critical as nearly 14,382 hectares of crop area stayed submerged, threatening livelihoods across the state.
River Levels and Flood Status
Of the rivers monitored, only the Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh was flowing above the danger mark as of Thursday. No river was reported above the highest flood level — a slight improvement from earlier in the season, though authorities cautioned that the situation remained fluid.
Worst-Hit Districts
Golaghat recorded the highest affected population at 54,085, followed by Sivasagar with 49,515, Jorhat with 27,842, and Charaideo with 21,486. Other severely impacted districts include Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Darrang, and Biswanath. Extensive crop damage has been reported from Sivasagar, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, and Charaideo, compounding the economic toll on farming communities.
Relief Operations Under Way
The state government has kept 133 relief camps and distribution centres operational across the affected districts. A total of 10,111 people are currently sheltering in camps, while another 35,596 are being assisted through distribution centres. Relief supplies distributed so far include over 616 quintals of rice, nearly 110 quintals of dal, edible oil, cattle feed, and other essentials.
Rescue agencies have deployed 93 teams and 151 boats, with four people evacuated by boat as of the latest update. Authorities said relief and restoration efforts are ongoing across all flood-hit districts.
Casualties and Structural Damage
The floods have claimed two lives — one each from Golaghat and Udalguri districts. No person is currently reported missing. The disaster has also affected 41,475 animals, while 365 houses have sustained damage — 40 fully destroyed and 325 partially damaged.
What Comes Next
With monsoon activity still active over the northeast, authorities are monitoring river levels closely for any fresh surge. The scale of crop submersion — spanning over 14,000 hectares — signals that agricultural losses will likely extend well beyond the immediate relief phase, potentially affecting food supply chains and farmer incomes in the months ahead.
Point of View
But the crop damage figure deserves more attention than it typically gets in flood coverage. Over 14,000 hectares of submerged farmland means the crisis will outlast the floodwaters — income losses for small and marginal farmers in Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Lakhimpur will persist into the harvest season. Assam floods the same districts year after year, yet permanent embankment and drainage infrastructure remains chronically underfunded. Two deaths this cycle is relatively low, a credit to early warning systems — but the structural vulnerability that makes 1.68 lakh people flood-dependent on relief camps every monsoon is a policy failure that emergency bulletins alone cannot capture.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are affected by the Assam floods as of 6 August 2025?
A total of 1,68,701 people across 481 villages in 15 districts of Assam are affected as of 6 August 2025, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. The worst-hit district is Golaghat, with over 54,000 people impacted.
Which districts are worst affected by the Assam floods?
Golaghat, Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Charaideo are the four most severely affected districts by population. Other impacted districts include Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Darrang, and Biswanath, with extensive crop damage reported across several of these areas.
How many lives have been lost in the Assam floods?
Two deaths have been reported so far — one each from Golaghat and Udalguri districts. No person is currently reported missing, according to official data.
What relief measures has the Assam government put in place?
The state government has activated 133 relief camps and distribution centres, sheltering 10,111 people and assisting another 35,596 through distribution points. Relief supplies including over 616 quintals of rice and nearly 110 quintals of dal have been distributed, with 93 rescue teams and 151 boats deployed.
Which river is still above the danger level in Assam?
The Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh is the only river currently flowing above the danger mark. No river has been reported above the highest flood level, indicating a partial easing from peak flood conditions.
