48 Dead In Worst-Hit Sivasagar As Assam Flood Death Count Reaches 88
Assam is facing a severe flood crisis, with Sivasagar district reporting 48 of the state's 88 total flood-related deaths. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited the region to assess damage and promised full financial support from the central government.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the recurring vulnerability of Northeast India to extreme weather events and the necessity of federal intervention in humanitarian crises.
As floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across Assam, Sivasagar has emerged as the worst-affected district, accounting for more than half of the state's 88 flood-related deaths. With 48 fatalities reported so far, shattered homes, damaged livelihoods, and marooned villages have laid bare the scale of devastation in the district."In Sivasagar district, most flood-related deaths were reported from Nazira (29), followed by Sivasagar (9). Six people died in Sonari Revenue Circle, while two deaths each were reported from Amguri and Demow. The floods have severely impacted people's lives across the district, and many homes have been damaged," an official said.According to official figures, after Sivasagar, the highest number of flood deaths was recorded in Charaideo, where 29 people were swept away by rivers.
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