1.35 lakh affected still affected by floods in Assam; 3 more deaths take toll to 85
Flood conditions in Assam, India, have slightly improved, though the death toll has risen to 85. Over 1.35 lakh people remain affected across five districts, with relief operations currently underway.
Why it matters
The report highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the impact of monsoon-related natural disasters on regional infrastructure and public safety.
The flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday (August 2, 2026) with around 1.35 lakh people now affected in five districts even though three more persons died, taking the toll in this year's deluge to 85, according to an official bulletin.
All three deaths were reported from Sivasagar district.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that more than 1,36,200 people have been affected by floods in the Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat, and Sivasagar districts. On Saturday (August 1), almost 1.8 lakh people were affected across five districts.
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with over 55,000 people affected, followed by 40,000 people in Charaideo and 22,000 in Jorhat. According to ASDMA, 335 villages are inundated, while 15,422 hectares of farmland have been damaged.
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