Assam floods recede: Only Dhemaji district affected, 1,367 people hit
Synopsis
Assam's flood crisis has narrowed to a single district. With Dhemaji the last holdout, 1,367 people still displaced and 3,726 animals affected, the ASDMA bulletin on 12 July signals the season's worst may have passed — but damaged Anganwadi centres and a flood-hit school underscore the recovery work still ahead.
Key Takeaways
Dhemaji is the only district in Assam still affected by floods as of 12 July .
A total of 1,367 people — including 487 children — remain impacted across 3 villages in Jonai and Dhemaji revenue circles.
No flood-related deaths or missing persons were reported during the current spell, per ASDMA .
3,726 animals have been affected; authorities distributed 125.53 quintals of wheat bran as cattle feed.
112 kutcha houses fully damaged and 16 Anganwadi centres in Jonai suffered structural damage.
The relief camp at Telam Tribal High School , Jonai, was closed on Sunday after all residents returned home.
The flood situation in Assam improved markedly on Sunday, 12 July, with only Dhemaji district remaining inundated and no fresh casualties reported, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The Katakhal river at Matizuri continues to flow above the danger level, though no river has breached its highest flood level.
Current Flood Extent
Floodwaters have affected two revenue circles — Jonai and Dhemaji — and three villages, with a total of 1,367 people impacted, comprising 438 men, 442 women, and 487 children. Approximately 26 hectares of cropland remain submerged, dealing a blow to local agriculture.
Authorities have set up one relief camp and one relief distribution centre in Jonai. A total of 38 people — including 13 men, 18 women, and 7 children — are currently sheltering at the relief camp. Notably, the relief camp at Telam Tribal High School in Jonai was closed on Sunday after all inmates returned home, signalling a gradual restoration of normalcy.
Damage to Property and Infrastructure
The bulletin confirmed that 112 kutcha houses have been fully damaged and another 16 houses partially damaged. An additional 20 structures, including cattle sheds, have also sustained damage. No damage to roads, bridges, or embankments was reported by government agencies.
However, 16 Anganwadi centres in Jonai suffered damage, including broken floors and disrupted water pump and pipeline connections. Rukmini Ali High School, a secondary institution, also sustained damage to its floors, walls, doors, and windows — raising concerns about educational continuity in the area.
Impact on Livestock and Agriculture
A total of 3,726 animals have been affected by the floods, including 1,590 large animals and 2,136 small animals. To support affected livestock, the administration distributed cattle feed amounting to 125.53 quintals of wheat bran. No rescue operations involving boats, helicopters, or evacuations were carried out during the day.
No Casualties, Situation Stabilising
The ASDMA bulletin confirmed that no flood-related deaths or missing persons were reported during the current spell — a significant relief compared to earlier phases of Assam's annual flood season, which has historically claimed dozens of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. This comes amid a broader pattern of receding waters across the state, with the number of affected districts dropping sharply from peak levels earlier this month.
As rivers continue to recede, authorities are expected to accelerate damage assessments and relief disbursements across the affected villages in the coming days.
Point of View
But the damage to 16 Anganwadi centres and a secondary school in Jonai points to a recurring vulnerability that relief camps cannot fix. Assam's flood season follows a near-identical script each year — peak displacement, gradual recession, damage tallies — yet infrastructure in the most flood-prone revenue circles remains kutcha and exposed. The real accountability question is not how quickly the relief camp closed, but whether embankment and school construction in Dhemaji and Jonai will be flood-resilient before the next monsoon cycle.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district in Assam is still affected by floods as of 12 July?
Dhemaji is the only district in Assam currently affected by floods as of 12 July, with the Katakhal river at Matizuri still flowing above the danger level. All other districts have seen floodwaters recede.
How many people are affected by the Assam floods right now?
A total of 1,367 people — comprising 438 men, 442 women, and 487 children — are affected across two revenue circles, Jonai and Dhemaji, and three villages in Dhemaji district.
Have there been any flood deaths in Assam during this spell?
No flood-related deaths or missing persons were reported during the current spell, according to the ASDMA bulletin issued on 12 July. This marks a significant improvement from earlier phases of the 2025 flood season.
What infrastructure damage has been reported in the flood-hit areas?
112 kutcha houses were fully damaged and 16 partially damaged. Sixteen Anganwadi centres in Jonai suffered broken floors and damaged water infrastructure, and Rukmini Ali High School sustained damage to floors, walls, doors, and windows. No roads, bridges, or embankments were reported damaged.
What relief measures are in place for flood-affected residents in Assam?
One relief camp and one relief distribution centre have been set up in Jonai. As of 12 July, 38 people are sheltering at the relief camp. The administration has also distributed 125.53 quintals of wheat bran as cattle feed for affected livestock.
