Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 78; Over 3 Lakh People Affected Across Seven Districts

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday as the death toll climbed to 78, with more than three lakh people affected across seven districts. Relief operations are underway, while the state government has intensified the distribution of essential supplies and financial assistance to flood-hit families.

Over three lakh affected as flood toll climbs

According to the latest official data, seven districts—Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Biswanath and Kamrup (Metro)—remain affected by floods.

The floods have impacted 21 Revenue Circles and 551 villages, affecting a total of 3,00,031 people. The inundation has also damaged 21,523.08 hectares of crop area across the affected districts.

Authorities reported three additional flood-related deaths in the latest update, including two from Sivasagar and one from Golaghat, taking the overall death toll in the state to 78.

Kamrup Metro battles urban flooding

Apart from the riverine flood situation, Kamrup (Metro) continues to face urban flooding. Three Revenue Circles and several localities, including Padumbari, Boragaon, Excelcare Hospital, Lachit Nagar, Zoo Road, Rukminigaon, Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Satgaon, Beharbari, Hatigaon, Wireless, Jorabat and Kamarkuchi near Zubeen Khetra, have been affected.

However, official data stated that no population has been reported as affected by the urban flooding in Kamrup (Metro).

Relief materials dispatched to worst-hit districts

Meanwhile, Assam ministers flagged off relief materials loaded in 30 trucks for people affected by floods in the worst-hit districts of the state.

The relief convoy, accompanied by Assam Gana Parishad MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and Assam Police personnel, carried food items, clothing and other essential supplies for distribution among affected families.

Speaking to reporters, Assam Minister Atul Bora said, "Some of our party colleagues have remained on-site to support victims' families and affected areas. A team of Assam Gana Parishad, comprising MPs, MLAs, senior party officials, and Assam police, accompanied relief vehicles carrying essential supplies. Despite the havoc and unfortunate loss of lives, the government, led by Himanta Biswa Sharma, has implemented effective measures, including a Rs 15,000 assistance per family... The government is providing food materials, and additional supplies such as clothing and other necessities are being distributed. Approximately 30 vehicles loaded with relief materials are currently stationed, with efforts ongoing to support the affected population. It will continue."

(With inputs from ANI)