Guwahati: More than 5.24 lakh people across nine districts of Assam remained affected by floods as of July 26, with Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat accounting for the largest share of the affected population, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), Assam.
The report said 524,733 people from 763 villages under 24 revenue circles in Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Hojai, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nagaon and Dibrugarh districts continue to face the impact of the floods.
Among the affected districts, Charaideo recorded the highest number of affected people at 188,404, followed by Sivasagar (154,064) and Jorhat (137,775). Floodwaters have also inundated 48,742.09 hectares of agricultural land, affecting farmers across the region.
The Dhansiri (South) River at Numaligarh was the only river flowing above the danger level on Sunday. However, no river was reported to have crossed its highest flood level.
To support displaced residents, the state government has set up 354 relief facilities, comprising 109 relief camps and 245 relief distribution centres. At present, 37,724 people are staying in relief camps, while 153,833 others are receiving aid through relief distribution centres.
The bulletin confirmed two flood-related deaths, both reported from Charaideo district. No one has been reported missing.
Floods have also severely affected livestock and property. Officials reported that 88,240 animals were impacted, while 26,512 cattle and poultry were washed away. The disaster destroyed 579 houses, partially damaged 1,611 homes, and caused damage to 1,042 cattle sheds and other structures.
Rescue and relief operations are continuing with the deployment of 152 medical teams, 36 boats and two helicopters. Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Army, the Indian Air Force and other agencies remain engaged in rescue, evacuation and relief efforts.
Authorities have distributed large quantities of essential relief materials, including 3,302.55 quintals of rice, 590.99 quintals of pulses, 177.38 quintals of salt, and nearly 17,736 litres of mustard oil. Drinking water, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, halogen tablets, baby food, sanitary napkins, bleaching powder, and other emergency supplies have also been provided to affected communities.
The floods have damaged 105 roads, particularly in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts, disrupting transportation and connectivity. Several roads remain submerged, while others have suffered erosion and surface damage. The latest assessment, however, reported no bridge collapses or embankment breaches.