The flood situation in Assam has turned increasingly grim as incessant rainfall continues to batter the state, claiming 10 more lives on Thursday and pushing the overall death toll from flood-related incidents to 41. The relentless downpour has affected more than 6.4 lakh people spread across 40 revenue circles, leaving thousands displaced and disrupting normal life in several districts.
Authorities said relief and rescue operations are underway on a war footing in the worst-hit areas, where rising water levels have inundated villages, damaged infrastructure, and cut off road connectivity. Several major rivers continue to flow above the danger mark, raising concerns of further flooding if heavy rainfall persists over the coming days.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue across Assam for the next three to four days, prompting authorities to intensify preparedness measures. The continuing rain has heightened the risk of fresh flooding, landslides in hilly regions, and waterlogging in urban areas.
In view of the worsening weather conditions, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has issued an advisory urging residents, particularly those living in low-lying and landslide-prone hillside areas, to remain alert. People have been advised to closely follow weather bulletins and instructions issued by district administrations and avoid venturing into vulnerable locations unless absolutely necessary.
The state government has also stepped up its response to minimise the impact of the disaster. Relief camps and distribution centres are operational in several affected districts, providing food, drinking water, medical assistance and temporary shelter to displaced families. Rescue teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local administration, continue evacuation efforts in severely inundated areas.
In Guwahati, the state capital, authorities have issued traffic advisories warning commuters about possible waterlogging, traffic congestion and localised disruptions caused by continuous rainfall. Residents have been urged to exercise caution while travelling, avoid flooded roads wherever possible, and cooperate with traffic police and civic authorities.
Senior state officials are closely monitoring the evolving situation. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota on Thursday reviewed the flood scenario in the worst-affected districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat. During the high-level review meeting, he assessed the preparedness of various government departments and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted distribution of relief materials, speedy restoration of essential services, and immediate repair of damaged public infrastructure.
The Chief Secretary also emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among district administrations, disaster management agencies and utility departments to provide timely assistance to affected communities and reduce the hardships faced by flood victims.
Assam experiences severe flooding almost every monsoon season due to heavy rainfall and swelling rivers, particularly the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. This year's persistent rains have once again highlighted the vulnerability of large parts of the state to seasonal floods, affecting agriculture, transportation and livelihoods on a massive scale.
With rainfall expected to continue over the next few days, authorities remain on high alert and have appealed to citizens to stay indoors during periods of intense rain, avoid crossing flooded areas, and immediately report emergencies to local disaster management officials. The government has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard lives and provide relief to those affected as the state battles yet another devastating flood season.
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