{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Five Assam Districts Remain Inundated as Death Toll Reaches 85 After Three New Deaths",
  "summary": "Flood conditions in Assam showed slight improvement on Sunday, though over 1.35 lakh residents remain affected across five districts as the death toll rose to 85.",
  "content": "Flood conditions across Assam registered a slight improvement on Sunday, though nearly 1.35 lakh people continue to endure severe disruptions across five districts. According to an official bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the death toll due to floods this year has climbed to 85 following three additional fatalities reported from Sivasagar district.\n\nWorst-Hit Districts and Casualty Figures\nData provided by ASDMA shows that over 1,36,200 residents are currently impacted across five districts: Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat, and Sivasagar. This reflects a marginal drop from Saturday when approximately 1.8 lakh individuals were affected in these same areas. Sivasagar remains the most severely affected district, with more than 55,000 residents suffering from inundation, followed by Charaideo with 40,000 people and Jorhat with 22,000 affected residents.\n\nSubmerged Villages, Farmland Damage, and Relief Operations\nThe floodwaters have inundated a total of 335 villages across the region, causing extensive damage to agricultural infrastructure. Official statistics indicate that 15,422 hectares of cropland have been submerged, inflicting massive crop loss on local farmers. To aid displaced families, district administrations are operating 54 relief camps and distribution centers across the five affected districts, housing and supporting 13,771 individuals. Meanwhile, hydrological monitoring shows that the Dhansiri River continues to flow above the danger mark at Numaligarh.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Highlights the recurring monsoon disaster challenges and the humanitarian assistance required for affected regions in the Northeast.\n• In Assam: Over 1.35 lakh residents face movement restrictions and property damage, alongside massive economic strain on agricultural communities.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many people are currently affected by the floods in Assam?\nOver 1,36,200 people across five districts are currently impacted by the floods in Assam.\n\n2. What is the total flood-related death toll in Assam this year?\nThe death toll has reached 85 following three recent fatalities reported in Sivasagar district.\n\n3. Which district is worst affected by the flood in Assam?\nSivasagar is the worst-affected district, with over 55,000 residents impacted by floodwaters.\n\n4. How many villages and crop areas have been damaged?\nA total of 335 villages are submerged and 15,422 hectares of agricultural land have suffered damage.\n\n5. Which river is currently flowing above the danger level?\nThe Dhansiri River is flowing above the danger mark at Numaligarh.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/assam/assam-ke-5-jilon-men-barha-ka-prakopa-barakarara-3-aura-mauton-ke-bada-ankara-85-pahuncha-13129",
  "category": "Assam",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-03",
  "tags": [
    "Assam Floods",
    "ASDMA",
    "Sivasagar Inundation",
    "Dhansiri River",
    "Natural Disaster",
    "Relief Camps"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}