Assam Floods
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North East floods: Heavy rains to continue in Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland till August 1 | 10 Points
India | Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTFloods continue to batter parts of the North East, with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland among the worst affected. Here's a look at 12 major developments, including the latest death toll, relief efforts, weather warnings, Central assistance and the road to recovery.
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Assam Flood Crisis: Why the Brahmaputra Causes Devastating Floods Every Monsoon
Originals | Jul 30, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTAssam continues to battle devastating floods every monsoon, with the latest disaster claiming 78 lives and affecting nearly 300,000 people. While heavy rainfall is a major trigger, experts say the real reasons behind Assam's recurring floods lie in its unique geography. Watch the video to know more.
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Death toll rises 78 with three more deaths in Assam floods, IMD predicts heavy rains for the state
India | Jul 30, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTIn Assam floods, altogether 3,00,031 people remained affected, with Charaideo being the worst-hit with 1,37,561 people impacted, followed by Sivasagar (84,600) and Jorhat (49,911).
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Speed News: Assam floods death toll reaches 75, over 3.32 lakh people remain affected
Originals | Jul 29, 2026, 07:01 PM ISTAssam floods death toll reaches 75, over 3.32 lakh people remain affected. Rahul Gandhi claims RSS controls India's education, calls Pradhan a symbolic minister. Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 13 as rescuers race for missing survivors. Watch all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Death toll rises to 75 with 7 more deaths in Assam floods, 3.32 lakh people affected | 10 Points
India | Jul 29, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTThe Assam government has announced relaxation in norms for providing ex gratia payment to next of kin of those killed or missing in the floods this year, while declaring an additional Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of the deceased.
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'I am not able to focus properly at Commonwealth Games': Lovlina appeals for help in Assam floods
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2026, 09:18 PM ISTLovlina Borgohain has already assured India of a medal at the Commonwealth Games after receiving a bye in the quarterfinals in the 75kg. However, ahead of her semifinal bout, she has admitted that she is not able to focus due to the devastating floods in Assam.
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Assam ravaged by floods, 40 dead, 80 missing; inter-ministerial team to assess damage
Assam | Jul 23, 2026, 08:17 PM ISTThe floods were triggered by cloudbursts in upstream regions of Nagaland, coupled with exceptionally heavy rainfall across parts of Assam.
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10 people dead in 24 hours in Assam flood, 6.53 lakh affected in 11 districts | What we know so far
India | Jul 23, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department issued an 'Orange Alert' on Wednesday, asking people to be prepared for calamity, and a 'Yellow Alert' for the next four days as it predicted thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rains at isolated places.
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21 killed, 5.64 lakh people affected in Assam floods, CM Sarma to visit affected districts today
India | Jul 22, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTThe ASDMA said over 5,64,600 people in Golaghat, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Biswanath, Dhemaji, Sonitpur, Udalguri, Nagaon, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metro), Jorhat, Tinsukia, Karbi Anglong, Lakhimpur and Sivasagar have been affected by the deluge, up from over 3.63 lakh people in 15 districts on Monday.
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IMD predicts heavy rains for Odisha, over 37,000 people affected in Assam floods, check forecast
India | Jul 15, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTSeveral parts in the state including Puri have already started witnessing heavy downpours. The IMD has warned of localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and disruption of traffic in major cities.
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Over 22,000 people affected, Railway bridge damaged as first wave of floods hits Assam
Assam | Jun 30, 2026, 09:00 AM ISTAssam's first major floods of the season have affected over 22,000 people, damaged a railway bridge and halted train services. Here's the latest on the flood situation, rail disruption and the government's relief efforts.
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Assam floods: Death toll reaches 23, relief efforts intensify amid receding waters
Assam | Jun 07, 2025, 09:19 PM ISTThe flood situation in Assam has slightly improved with receding waters, but the death toll has risen to 23, and over 40,000 people remain displaced amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Assam Floods: Over 5.6 lakh affected, 70% of Pobitora Sanctuary submerged, toll reaches 21
Assam | Jun 06, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTAssam remains in a state of crisis with over 5.6 lakh people affected by severe flooding, claiming 21 lives and displacing thousands, while wildlife sanctuaries like Pobitora and Kaziranga face extensive damage.
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Assam floods: Over 5.35 lakh people affected in state, death toll rises to 11 | Top developments
Assam | Jun 03, 2025, 11:10 PM ISTAssam floods: Brahmaputra, Barak and Kopili rivers were flowing above the danger level at multiple places, while other rivers, including Subansiri, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Rukni, Dhaleswari, Katakhal and Kushiyara were also above the red mark.
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Understanding monsoon's fury: Why Northeast India is prone to floods, over 5.5 lakh affected so far
Assam | Jun 03, 2025, 12:28 PM ISTThe early onset of the southwest monsoon in 2025 has significantly impacted Northeast India, leading to severe flooding and landslides across several states.
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Assam floods: Over 4 lakh people affected, nearly 700 villages inundated | What we know so far
Assam | Jun 02, 2025, 08:39 PM ISTAssam floods: An official statement from Cachar said all educational institutions in the district will remain closed for two days till Tuesday. As much as 3,524.38 hectares of crop land have been inundated and 696 animals washed away, the ASDMA bulletin said.
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Assam Floods: Toll reaches 10, over 4 lakh affected; Amit Shah talks to CM as rescue efforts ramp up
Assam | Jun 01, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTFloods and landslides in Assam have claimed 10 lives, affected over 4 lakh people, and caused widespread damage, as rescue efforts continue amid heavy rainfall and river flooding.
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Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people continue to suffer as flood situation persists
Assam | Jul 20, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTAround 2 lakh people in the state are still affected with Nagaon being the worst hit, according to sources. Cachar and Dhubri are the other two worst-affected districts in the state.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai : Assam flood situation slowly improves; two more die, nearly six lakh affected
Hakikat Kya Hai | Jul 15, 2024, 10:51 PM ISTThe flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday as the number of inundated districts increased to 26 and major rivers flowed above the danger mark in multiple locations, an official bulletin said. The population reeling under the deluge decreased below 14 lakh.
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Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 10, 2024, 07:55 PM ISTAssam faces the wrath of floods every year. More than 2 million people were affected by floods this year. Even the animals in Kaziranga National Park died due to floods. Why has flood become a common phenomenon in Assam? Know details.