Assam floods

Why does Assam flood every year? It's not just the rain, expert says

Assam's annual floods are driven by a combination of natural geography and human activities.

Assam floods halt train services: Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

Over 1.7 Lakh People Affected In Assam Floods, Army Launches 'Operation Jal Rahat'

The worst-hit districts in Assam include Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat.

Army joins rescue ops; IAF on standby as flood situation in Assam deteriorates

Low to moderate flood alerts have been issued for Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat, Chirang, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia

4 Of Family Swept Away In Assam Flash Floods, Villagers Allege Delay

As of Monday afternoon, all four family members remained missing.

Six killed in floods, landslips in Northeast

Railway authorities cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated several passenger train services in Assam. At least 25 people have been killed across four States since the last week of June

Indian Army Rescues Over 200 From Assam Floods Under 'Operation Jal Rahat'

The death count in this year's floods in Assam has risen to 10.

Assam flood situation eases, death toll rises to 11

An official update says 3.11 lakh people remain affected across 11 districts, down from 16 on July 20

Water levels ‘unseen in half a century’: Flooding continues in Assam, thousands in relief camps

Why Assam floods: The obvious answer is Brahmaputra, but there's so much more to it

The floodwaters spreading across Assam this week have killed almost a dozen people, displaced over 3.63 lakh and inundated 15 districts.

Army Rescues 571 People From Flood-Hit Areas In Assam

They said rescuers moved village by village to evacuate children, elderly residents.

21 killed in a day as flood situation worsens in Assam; 5.4 lakh people affected in 16 districts

21 killed in a day as flood situation worsens in Assam; 5.4 lakh people affected in 16 districts

21 dead in a day’s deluge in Assam; total flood toll 31

The situation worsened on July 21 after a brief let-up, affecting 5.65 lakh people across 16 districts

Assam flood toll rises to 31; over 5.6 lakh people marooned across 16 districts

The Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, Assam Rifles and Fire and Emergency Services have been deployed across for large-scale rescue and relief operations.

"Situation Extremely Serious": Himanta Sarma Visits Assam Flood-Hit Districts

Rescue teams are facing major challenges as many villages remain cut off by floodwaters.

Eastern Assam floods worst in 60 years, says State Minister

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days

Assam flood situation remains grim as 41 killed so far, over 727k affected

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) 10 deaths were reported on Wednesday taking the toll in the state to 41.

‘Our whole village went under water’: The devastating impact of Assam floods

Assam chief secy reviews flood situation, asks all depts to expedite relief work

Assam chief secy reviews flood situation, asks all depts to expedite relief work

Some die out of ‘flood curiosity’, State Disaster Management Minister says as Assam flood situation remains grim

100 people remain missing in three worst-affected districts, Assam CM Himanta Sarma said

Assam flood: Over 6.43 lakh affected; Central team will visit soon, Shah tells CM

Report says 35 revenue circles and 889 villages in the 10 districts are affected; a crop area of 24891.66 hectares also remains submerged

Flood toll climbs to 47 in Assam; over 7 lakh affected

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says localised heavy rainfall 436% above normal and cloudbursts upstream in Nagaland combined to cause the unprecedented devastation

47 Killed, Over 7 Lakh Affected In Assam Floods. 5 Rivers Flowing Above Danger Mark

Assam floods impact 7.21 lakh people.

Assam Flood Crisis: Death Toll Climbs To 47; Over 6.53 Lakh People Affected Across 11 Districts As Guwahati Remains Waterlogged | Video

Assam floods: Death toll touches 47; CM Sarma says 70-80 people still missing

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four of the deaths were reported from Nazira in Sivasagar district while two from Mohmara in Charaideo district

Assam flood toll rises to 47 as six more die; over 6.53 lakh people affected across 11 districts

Earlier on Thursday, ASDMA reported that 10 people, including four children, had died in the floods over the previous 24 hours.

7 Missing In 2 Assam Districts, 25% Flood-Hit Areas Not Reachable

Traditionally, Sivasagar and Charaideo have not faced floods of this magnitude.

No Confirmation: Himanta Sarma Clarifies 'Cloudburst Caused Floods' Remark

According to the state government, the floods have claimed 31 lives so far

25% of flood-hit districts inaccessible: Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma says close to 11 lakh people have been affected in more than 2,000 villages of the State

Watch: Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 7 lakh affected, death toll rises to 47

Over 7.2 lakh people across 11 districts have now been affected, with the death toll rising to 47. Sivasagar stands as the worst-hit district, with nearly 3.8 lakh people suffering under the deluge.

'Assam Needs Us': Bhumi Pednekar Urges India To Unite For Flood Relief As Over 7 Lakh Remain Affected | Video

Assam flood death toll climbs to 61; 14 more people lost their lives: ASDMA

Sarma said that more than 1.1 million people across 2,000 villages are suffering and the government is trying to provide adequate support

PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support

He (Prime Minister Modi) sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

'We Know The Pain': Assam Island Sends 20 Boats To Flood-Hit Neighbour

Officials said the boats will be used to evacuate stranded people, carry relief materials

Assam flood toll rises to 62, PM Modi takes stock; over 7 lakh affected in state

Assam's flood toll rose to 62, with over 7 lakh people affected, as relief operations continued and waters receded in some areas.

Assam flood situation improves as water levels recede, 6.5 lakh still affected

Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with nearly 2.9 lakh people reeling under the deluge, followed by 1.9 lakh people in Charaideo and more than 1.3 lakh people in Jorhat

Deluge in Assam: Factors that led to unprecedented flooding in 2 districts

Experts believe that while the flooding in the two districts was of a mass scale, but the incident is part of a pattern that is being witnessed in several areas of the northeast

Assam flood toll 66, BJP seeks relief funds from party workers

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says clothes will be distributed to 4 lakh women and children; State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi says the government has failed the flood victims

Mekhela Chadors For Women, T-Shirts For Children: Assam's Flood Relief Plan

Himanta Biswa Sarma urged every BJP worker to extend support to flood-affected families.

Why have three Assam districts borne the brunt of floods | Explained

Much of Assam has learnt to live with floods, an annual phenomenon, but historically near-untouched Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar were least expected to become a waterworld

'Please Look Towards Assam': Singer Papon Appeals For Help As Devastating Floods Leave 68 Dead

Northeast Frontier Railway RPF Continues Dedicated Rescue Operations Across the Network

Restoration Works Progress Round the Clock in Flood-Affected Sections of Tinsukia Division

'I Feel Terribly Frustrated': English Vinglish Actor Adil Hussain Reveals His Nieces Are Stranded In Assam Floods, Says 'Situation Is Terrible'

After Worst Flood In 5 Decades, Assam's Sivasagar Limps Back To Normalcy

According to the district administration, 30 people have lost their lives in flood-related incidents.

Assam BJP MLA Manab Deka Says Recent Floods Caused By Extreme Rainfall, Backs Centre's Exam Reforms

Congress chief targets Amit Shah over ‘flood-free Assam’ promise as he attacks BJP on floods

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Union and Assam governments to mobilise every available resource for rescue, relief and rehabilitation

Assam Floods: Death Count Remains At 68, Over 5 Lakh People Affected

The number of affected people was over 5.24 lakh across five districts of the state till Sunday.

As Assam floodwaters recede, focus on relief for animals

Animal protection organisations join hands with the Animal Husbandry Department in conducting medical camps for farmed and companion animals

Assam flood situation improves marginally, over 4.4 lakh still affected

Assam flood situation improves marginally, over 4.4 lakh still affected

What is happening in Assam? Floods batter villages, over 4 lakh impacted, 60+ dead | Visuals

Officials said that Assam's flood situation improved, with the number of affected people decreasing to 4.45 lakh.

Assam floods: Sivasagar survivors recount harrowing escape; face long recovery

Sivasagar resident Mukul Bezbora and his wife Bonti now face an uncertain future with nothing but the clothes on their back and a house filled with silt and debris

Centre-State government jointly working to provide relief to flood-affected people in Assam: PM

"Met MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the State. The Centre is working closely with the Assam government in assisting those affected. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," says Prime Minister

PM reviews Assam floods as toll hits 68, Himanta Sarma thanks him for intervening

PM reviews Assam floods as toll hits 68, Himanta Sarma thanks him for intervening

Assam Floods: T20 World Cup Winning Captain Suryakumar Yadav Shares Heartfelt Message, Thanks Rescue Teams

Assam Floods: Why Extreme Rainfall Turns Into A Recurring Disaster

Assam Floods: The death count stands at 68.

Air India Express Waives Cargo Charges For Relief Material To Flood-Hit Assam

The waiver applies to cargo carried on Air India Express flights to Guwahati from Delhi.

Assam govt hikes ex gratia for flood victims' kin, relaxes norms for compensation

Assam govt hikes ex gratia for flood victims' kin, relaxes norms for compensation

Assam floods: Death toll reaches 75, MLAs to donate a month’s salary for flood relief

Leader of the Opposition Wajed Ali Choudhury said the Congress has already provided flood relief in the past few days and the party MLAs will donate one month's salary for the cause

Assam Floods: Seven More Deaths In 24 Hours, Over 3 Lakh People Affected

On Monday, six districts had been affected by the deluge, with 4.45 lakh people impacted.

'It happens yearly, still catches us off guard': Alia Bhatt urges Assam flood aid

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has urged fans to support flood-affected Assam. She highlighted the severe crisis and the need for immediate relief efforts. Salman Khan also joined the campaign, distributing food packets to affected families. The floods have displaced lakhs and submerged vast agricultural lands. Assam continues to face immense challenges due to the ongoing flood situation.