Torrential monsoon rainfall and widespread flooding have unleashed severe destruction across Assam, claiming 7 more lives in flood-related incidents within the past 24 hours. With these latest fatalities, the total death toll from monsoon flood events in the state has climbed to 75. Responding to the escalating humanitarian crisis, the Assam government has announced a major relief measure by raising the ex-gratia compensation for the families of the deceased to 9 lakh rupees. Additionally, the administration has relaxed the procedural guidelines for securing compensation to ensure that financial aid reaches the bereaved families swiftly without unnecessary administrative hurdles.
Over 3.32 Lakh Residents Affected Across 7 Districts
Flooding continues to devastate normal life in 7 districts of Assam, namely Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Charaideo, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Kamrup Metropolitan. The deluge has submerged vast tracts of residential areas, affecting a total of 21 revenue circles and 622 villages. Currently, over 3.32 lakh citizens across the state are enduring severe hardship as floodwaters inundate homes, disrupt road connectivity, and cut off essential public infrastructure across the impacted regions.
Charaideo Hit Hardest; Sivasagar Reports Fresh Fatalities
Among the affected districts, Charaideo remains the worst impacted, with 1.42 lakh residents suffering from widespread inundation. Sivasagar district follows as the second most severely hit area, recording 97,074 affected inhabitants, while Jorhat has reported 57,371 impacted residents. In the Nazira revenue circle of Sivasagar district, 7 individuals lost their lives this past Tuesday, pushing the cumulative mortality figure from this season's monsoon floods in Assam to 75.
32,477 Displaced Citizens Sheltered in 81 Relief Camps
To provide shelter and basic necessities to displaced families, state authorities have set up temporary accommodations across the flood-hit zones. Currently, 81 relief camps are operational, providing shelter to 32,477 individuals who have been evacuated from submerged villages. Furthermore, 34 relief material distribution centers are functioning actively to ensure a steady supply of food items, drinking water, and essential supplies to affected communities.
Multiacta Rescue Operations Deployed in Flood Zones
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies are executing large-scale evacuation and rescue operations in the inundated districts. The disaster response network includes joint efforts by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Department and Emergency Services, alongside local volunteers. Rescue teams are using boats and specialized equipment to extract children, women, and elderly citizens from marooned areas and transport them to safety.
Over 45,341 Hectares of Crops Submerged; Telecom Relief Extended
The agrarian economy of the region has suffered a massive blow, with floodwaters submerging 45,341 hectares of farmland and destroying standing crops. To prevent telecommunication blackouts in worst-hit areas, authorities have extended the 'intra-circle roaming' facility in Sivasagar district until 11:59 PM on July 30 or until further orders. This measure allows mobile users to automatically switch to available network operators, preserving vital connectivity for emergency assistance and public communication.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pledges Sustained Assistance
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that the administration is working tirelessly to assist affected citizens and facilitate their recovery from this severe disaster. Visual evidence from the inundated regions highlights the extremity of the situation, depicting residents wading through chest-deep water while carrying bicycles and essential belongings on their shoulders, alongside completely submerged vehicles parked in flooded streets.
