Assam State Disaster Management Authority
Coverage of Assam State Disaster Management Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Flood death toll in India’s Assam reaches 100
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.
- Flood situation in Assam critical as overnight rains threaten fresh inundation
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.
- 1.28 lakh people in seven Assam districts reel under floods; toll rises to 87 with two more deaths
1.28 lakh people in seven Assam districts are affected by floods as the death toll rises to 87, with two additional fatalities reported in Sivasagar district. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority confirmed the deaths in its report.