Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 95, Over 1.6 Lakh People Affected Across 14 Districts

The flood crisis in Assam has intensified, with the death toll reaching 95 and more than 1.6 lakh people affected across 14 districts, according to officials on Thursday. The latest spell of flooding has submerged thousands of hectares of farmland, damaged critical infrastructure and forced thousands of families into relief camps.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited some of the worst-hit areas and assured all possible assistance from the Central government.

Six More Deaths Reported

Officials said six additional flood-related deaths were recorded on Wednesday.

The latest fatalities include:

• 2 deaths in Sivasagar
• 2 deaths in Biswanath
• 1 death in Golaghat
• 1 death in Morigaon

With these additions, Sivasagar remains the worst-affected district, accounting for 50 deaths, followed by Charaideo (21) and Jorhat (9).

Other districts reporting fatalities include Golaghat (5), Dhemaji (3), Karbi Anglong (2), Biswanath (2), Sonitpur (1), Kamrup Metropolitan (1) and Morigaon (1).

More Than 1.6 Lakh Residents Affected

The floods have impacted over 1,60,600 people across 14 districts:

• Biswanath
• Charaideo
• Darrang
• Dhemaji
• Golaghat
• Jorhat
• Kamrup Metropolitan
• Karbi Anglong
• Lakhimpur
• Nagaon
• Sivasagar
• Sonitpur
• Tinsukia
• Udalguri

Among the worst-hit districts:

• Sivasagar: 57,000 affected
• Golaghat: 34,000 affected
• Jorhat: 25,000 affected

Officials noted that just two days earlier, the number of affected people stood at 1.22 lakh, highlighting the rapid deterioration of the flood situation.

Relief Camps Shelter Thousands

The state administration has established more than 100 relief camps and relief distribution centres across six districts.

These facilities are currently providing shelter and assistance to 44,523 displaced residents.

Meanwhile, floodwaters have submerged 16,951.76 hectares of agricultural land, raising concerns over crop losses and the livelihood of farmers.

Infrastructure Suffers Extensive Damage

Apart from residential areas and farmland, the floods have caused widespread damage to public infrastructure.

Officials reported damage to:

• Embankments
• Roads
• Bridges
• Other public infrastructure across several districts

The continuing rains have further complicated rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

JP Nadda Reviews Flood Situation

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited the Nepalikhuti area of Sivasagar district, located along the Assam-Nagaland border, one of the regions worst affected since the latest wave of flooding began on July 19.

Later, he chaired a high-level review meeting with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior state officials to assess flood relief, rehabilitation and healthcare measures.

Speaking after meeting affected families, Nadda acknowledged the scale of devastation.

"I have visited the flood-hit Nepalikhuti area. Along with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, I have witnessed the scale of devastation. The damage is so huge that it will take time for normalcy to return," he said.

Centre Assures Full Support

Nadda assured flood-hit residents that the Central government stands firmly with Assam and pledged all possible assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts.

The ongoing floods continue to pose major challenges across the state, with rising displacement, extensive crop losses and severe damage to infrastructure as authorities work to restore normalcy.