GUWAHATI — The flood situation in Upper Assam showed signs of gradual improvement on Sunday, July 26, 2026, as heavy rainfall subsided across the state, allowing water levels in inundated areas to recede. However, official disaster management records confirm that over 6.54 lakh residents remain affected across six districts, with the total monsoon casualty count standing at 66.
District Impact & Casualty Metrics
- Affected Population: According to the latest bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 654,800 people remain impacted across six eastern districts, down from 705,000 across nine districts earlier in the week.
- Worst-Hit Regions: Sivasagar district remains the most severely affected, with nearly 290,000 residents impacted, followed by Charaideo (190,000 residents) and Jorhat (130,000 residents). Dibrugarh, Golaghat, and Nagaon also report ongoing inundation.
- Casualty Toll: Four additional fatalities were reported in the 24-hour window ending Sunday morning—three in Sivasagar and one in Charaideo—bringing the total deluge mortality toll for the current monsoon season to 66.
- Agricultural & Infrastructure Damage: ASDMA reports indicate that 810 villages remain under water and 34,970.8 hectares of agricultural cropland have sustained flood damage. Local embankments, road networks, and bridge infrastructure have suffered severe structural impact.
Relief Operations & River Level Monitoring
District administrations across Upper Assam are operating 274 relief camps and material distribution centers, currently providing food, medical aid, and shelter to 18,902 displaced residents. Hydrological monitoring indicates that while major river tributaries are returning to normal levels, two key waterways—the Dikhow River at Sivasagar and the Dhansiri River at Numaligarh—continue to flow above their respective danger thresholds.
"Water levels are continuing to recede across flood-affected zones in Upper Assam, assisting rescue teams in delivering essential supplies and expanding relief coverage."
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts localized moderate rainfall over northern and eastern river catchment areas over the next 48 hours, with disaster management teams remaining on high alert across vulnerable riverbanks.
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