Assam CM Says Rehab Top Priority as Flood Situation Improves, Toll Rises to 82
State officials said relief operations continued as insurers and lenders were asked to speed claims and grant a six-month loan moratorium.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Assam officials reported the flood death toll reached 82, while approximately 1.92 lakh people remain affected across Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Charaideo districts.
- Persistent flooding continues as rivers Dikhow and Dhansiri remain in a severe flood state, prompting authorities to urge residents to avoid affected areas. Hindustan Times analysis attributes the severity to concentrated July rainfall in specific regions.
- Relief operations are ongoing, with approximately 13,000 people sheltered in 54 relief camps and another 5,384 individuals receiving aid from 26 distribution centres. Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force , coordinate efforts.
- The State Level Bankers decided to offer a six-month loan moratorium to affected borrowers. Additionally, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma approved over ₹41 crore under PM Surya Ghar subsidy for 9,289 beneficiaries, with transfers directed by Tuesday.
- To address claims for damaged vehicles, livestock, and property, Sarma scheduled a meeting with insurance companies for August 5. The state government is coordinating with NBFCs to expedite claims for flood-impacted residents.
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Asian News<p style="text-align: justify;"><br />The devastating floods that hit Assam on July 19th caused devastation that the affected people will likely never forget. Nepali Khuti, Bihubor, Santak, No. 2 Quarry Village, and surrounding areas, including Miching Village, were among the hardest hit. The entire region was submerged in water in no time. To save their lives, people were forced to take shelter on rooftops and high ground, waiting for help for …
Assam flood toll reaches 82; 379 villages remain under water, over 1.92 lakh people affected
Assam's flood death toll has risen to 82 after two more fatalities, though the number of affected people has dropped to 1.92 lakh, according to the ASDMA. While the situation has improved, 379 villages across five districts remain inundated and relief operations are continuing.
Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 80, over 1.92 lakh affected across five districts
Guwahati: The death toll in the Assam floods has risen to 80, with two fresh deaths reported, while more than 1.92 lakh people have been affected across five districts, according to the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report as of July 31. The flood-affected districts are Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Charaideo, where 379 villages have been impacted. Of the two new deaths, one was recorded in Sivasagar and …
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