Assam Flood Crisis: Death Toll Climbs To 84

11 Jul 2024

The flood situation in Assam's Nagaon district remains dire, impacting numerous lives as the Brahmaputra River continues to overflow, claiming 84 lives across the state. Local resident Rita Sahani and her family have been displaced for the past 10 days, taking shelter in a makeshift tent on an embankment after...

In Pics: Assam Flood Situation

02 Jul 2024

The flood situation in Assam remained severe on Tuesday, affecting more than 671,000 people across 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year. According to PTI, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a rescue operation in Dibrugarh district, saving 13 fishermen who were stranded due to the floods.

Northeast India Battling Severe Floods: IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Rising Brahmaputra Levels

02 Jul 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for all northeastern states as heavy rains continue to batter the region, leading to severe flooding in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra River has seen a significant rise in water levels, exacerbating the situation. District-wise red alerts have been...

Assam Floods Situation Dire, Rescue Teams Ready: Himanta Sarma

01 Jul 2024

The flood situation in Assam has become critical due to heavy rainfall in neighboring Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Monday. At a press conference, Mr. Sarma reported that the Brahmaputra River and all its tributaries are flowing above the danger level. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)...

Assam Faces Flood Threat As Brahmaputra Water Levels Soar With Persistent Rain

30 Jun 2024

Assam is grappling with severe flooding caused by heavy rains in recent days, resulting in the swelling of the Brahmaputra River and inundation of vast areas across the state. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), approximately 1.34 lakh people, including 33,760 children, have been affected in seven...

Assam flood: Situation improves, but over 20,000 people still affected

30 Jun 2023

The general flood situation in Assam is progressively easing, but the deluge has still affected nearly 20,000 people in the Barpeta district. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) data, 37 villages in three revenue circles - Chenga, Sarthebari, and Barpeta - are under water. A total of 38...

Assam: Flood situation marginally improves, 4 lakh people still affected

25 Jun 2023

According to the Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the flood situation in Assam has eased slightly, although approximately 4.01 lakh people in 15 districts remain affected. According to ASDMA flood data, one more person perished in Nalabri area after drowning in flood water in the last 24 hours, bringing the...