Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that floods have killed 75 people and submerged 96 villages across the state [1, 2].
The scale of the disaster has strained local infrastructure and forced tens of thousands of residents to abandon their homes for emergency shelter. This crisis underscores the region's vulnerability to seasonal monsoon surges and the urgent need for enhanced flood mitigation.
During a press conference held June 30, 2026, Sarma updated the media on the current rescue operations and relief measures [1]. He said the government is stepping up efforts to provide aid to the affected populations as the water levels continue to impact residential areas.
Data regarding the displaced population varies by reporting metric. One official report indicates over 45,000 people have been displaced by the floods [1]. Meanwhile, separate figures state that 32,000 displaced people are currently sheltered in government relief camps [2].
The death toll rose recently after seven new fatalities were recorded, bringing the total to 75 [2]. The floods have caused significant damage to houses and disrupted train services in several districts, including Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Tezpur [3].
Sarma said the administration is monitoring the situation closely as the India Meteorological Department continues to forecast rain in the region [3]. Emergency teams remain deployed to conduct rescues in submerged villages and distribute essential supplies to those in relief centers.
“Floods have killed 75 people and submerged 96 villages across the state.”
The discrepancy between total displaced persons and those in official camps suggests a significant number of residents are sheltering with relatives or in makeshift structures. The rising death toll and the impact on critical rail infrastructure indicate that these floods are causing severe systemic disruption beyond immediate residential loss, necessitating a long-term review of the state's drainage and embankment systems.
