Assam's Battle with Floods Continues, Toll Rises to 87; 1.3 Lakh Still Affected
Water is receding in many areas as relief camps shelter 11,250 people and officials warn of more heavy rain in neighboring states.
- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority reported the flood death toll reached 87, with two recent fatalities in Sivasagar district and approximately 1.28 lakh people affected across six districts.
- Sivasagar remains the worst-hit region with over 55,000 residents impacted, while floodwaters submerged around 14,230 hectares of agricultural land across seven districts including Charaideo and Jorhat.
- Authorities currently operate 55 relief camps in five districts, sheltering 11,250 displaced people, as the Dhansiri river at Numaligarh continues to flow above the danger level.
- Although water levels continued to recede from inundated villages, giving some respite to villagers, an ASDMA official said the India Meteorological Department issued fresh warnings for neighboring states.
- The IMD issued orange and red warnings for extremely heavy rainfall in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, with forecasts suggesting thunderstorms may impact bordering Assam districts in coming days.
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Assam floods death toll rises to 87, 1.3 lakh affected
Assam's flood toll has climbed to 87 with two new fatalities, even as water levels recede in most inundated areas, affecting nearly 1.3 lakh people. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, which could impact several bordering Assam districts.
In July 2026, heavy rains in Assam led to severe floods and inundated many villages. As per official reports, as of 03 August 2026, 87 people had lost their lives in the disaster. In this context, a video (here, here & here) purporting to show the bodies of those who died in the floods is being widely shared on social media. Let us now see how true it is. Archived post can be viewed here Claim: Video showing the bodies of those who died in the…
Assam Flood Toll Climbs To 87; Nearly 1.3 Lakh Still Affected As IMD Warns Of More Rain
<p>Assam's flood death toll has risen to 87 after two more people died in Sivasagar district, while nearly 1.3 lakh people continue to be affected by the deluge despite floodwaters receding in most inundated areas, officials said on Tuesday.</p> <p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has meanwhile forecast extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya over the next few days, raising conce…
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