Assam

The flood crisis in Assam, India, reached a death toll of 100 as several rivers remain above danger levels. Heavy monsoon rain has caused significant damage, displacing more than 700,000 people and necessitating that at least 49,000 residents remain in relief camps. Authorities are focused on damage assessment and providing financial assistance for rehabilitation.

The flood crisis in Assam, India's northeastern state, remains critical. The death toll associated with the disaster has now reached 100 after two additional people died overnight.

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Assam's Chief Minister met with the family of a boy who died after saving a puppy from floodwaters. The boy, Hridip, was swept away while rescuing the puppy, which was struggling to stay afloat.

Flood situation in Assam is critical as overnight rains threaten fresh inundation. The Dhansiri river in Golaghat district is in a severe flood situation, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denies illegal mining in Assam amid floods, citing Nagaland mining as a cause. The government will assess damage starting August 9 as deaths reach 87, with Nagaland-based organizations rejecting the claim.

Three CRPF personnel were killed in an incident in Assam involving an Assistant Sub-Inspector from Andhra Pradesh, who shot himself after killing two of his colleagues.

Bangladesh warned India that hosting a fugitive former leader's political activity could harm improving bilateral ties. Assam is dealing with devastation from ongoing floods.

A CRPF officer in Assam shot two colleagues dead, injured another, and then killed himself. Senior CRPF and police officers rushed to the camp, and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

The Assam government has released the first tranche of ₹75,000 interim relief to households affected by floods. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed the relief in Dibrugarh, one of the worst-affected districts.

1.35 lakh people remain affected by floods in Assam, with three additional deaths raising the total toll to 85. Sivasagar district is the worst-hit, affecting over 55,000 people, followed by 40,000 in Charaideo and 22,000 in Jorhat.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized healthcare, power restoration, and sanitation during a tour of flood-affected areas starting in Dibrugarh. Over 11.4 lakh people have been impacted across 25 districts since April 29.

The self-enumeration process for the Census 2027 has started in Assam, but it has been suspended in two flood-affected districts. The 2011 Census recorded Assam's population at 3.12 crore, while the 2019 National Register of Citizens draft estimated 3.3 crore people.

Congress criticized the state for allegedly misusing the National Security Act (NSA) to detain a rights activist in Assam. The party called it a 'blatant misuse' of preventive detention laws and an 'overreach' by the State.

The Assam flood situation is improving, with the number of affected people dropping to 1.78 lakh.

The Ministry of Home Affairs submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that a foreign citizen cannot be deported unless their home country confirms their nationality. This submission challenges the indefinite detention of individuals declared foreigners in Assam without deportation prospects.

The death toll in Assam's floods has reached 82, with 1.92 lakh people still affected. The flood situation has improved since July 30, 2026, when over two lakh people were impacted across eight districts.

Assam activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) a day after securing bail. He has been supporting and leading protests against a luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park.

The Assam flood toll has reached 80, with over two lakh people affected. The floods are impacting 21 revenue circles and 437 villages across eight districts, including Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metropolitan), Jorhat, Dhemaji, and Nagaon.

A probe into a newborn trafficking case has expanded to Thodupuzha, following a complaint by a 22-year-old woman from Assam. The investigation suggests multiple babies may have been sold, with traffickers targeting vulnerable pregnant women via social media.

Monsoon floods in Assam have caused 78 deaths and displaced thousands. Opposition lawmakers protested in India's parliament, and additional rainfall is expected.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report on a factory explosion in Assam that resulted in deaths. Five individuals, including the factory owner, were arrested in connection with the incident, which also left two workers severely injured.

The Army has launched Operation JAL RAHAT III to support flood relief and rescue efforts in Assam's Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Charaideo districts. The operation aims to assist civil authorities in addressing the crisis caused by the floods.

Police arrested two individuals suspected of running a newborn trafficking racket. The investigation began after a pregnant woman from Assam filed a complaint and escaped the racket.

The Centre and Assam government are collaborating to provide relief to flood-affected people. Prime Minister met with Assam MPs to discuss the prevailing flood situation and expressed prayers for safety and well-being.

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), accuses the government of breaking a promise not to act against student protesters. The CJP reports hundreds of students detained or harassed in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, threatening to restart demonstrations.

As floodwaters in Assam recede, animal protection organisations are collaborating with the Animal Husbandry Department to conduct medical camps for farmed and companion animals.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Amit Shah for a 'flood-free Assam' promise and accused the BJP of failing to address floods. He called for mobilizing resources for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts in Assam.

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Three Assam districts—Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar—have unexpectedly become flood-affected, despite historically being less prone to such disasters. The article highlights the shift in these regions becoming a 'waterworld,' contrasting with their previous status as 'near-untouched' areas.

Assam flood toll reaches 66 as BJP seeks relief funds from party workers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces distribution of clothes to 4 lakh women and children, while State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accuses the government of failing flood victims.

Four workers were killed in an explosion caused by an LPG cylinder used in casting work at a factory in Assam's Cachar district.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma advised against attacking or trolling Keshab Mahanta over his daughter's participation in a NEET protest. He noted that the daughter may not align with her father's political views.

An Assam laborer was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking to Jadcherla after he ran out of money. The incident occurred during his journey to the location, though no further details about the vehicle or perpetrator are provided.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Assam's Chief Minister to inquire about flood relief efforts and offered the Centre's full support. He sought updates on the extent of the devastation, ongoing relief operations, and challenges faced.

A child of migrant workers was injured by pellets during a scuffle between a planter and workers in Mudigere. The incident occurred after the owner allegedly fired to threaten workers from Assam during a wage dispute.

Tigers are set to be introduced in Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal on October 2. Senior officials of the West Bengal Forest Department suggested that tigers should be sourced from Assam and Bihar's similar landscapes rather than Sundarban.

Over 7.2 lakh people across 11 districts in Assam have been affected by floods, with the death toll rising to 47. Sivasagar district is the worst-hit, impacting nearly 3.8 lakh people.

25% of flood-hit districts in Assam are inaccessible, affecting approximately 11 lakh people in over 2,000 villages, as stated by Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Floods in India's Assam state caused by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people and displaced 700,000. The Brahmaputra River overflow submerged 900 villages, destroyed homes, and left 7,000 homes without electricity, with rescue operations and aid distribution ongoing.