The flood crisis in Assam worsens, impacting 16.50 lakh people across 29 districts.

The flood situation in Assam has worsened significantly, affecting over 16.50 lakh people across 29 districts. Major rivers like the Brahmaputra, Digaru, and Kollong are flowing above danger levels, inundating vast areas of land. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is actively monitoring the situation and is scheduled to visit affected areas in Guwahati. He has directed District Commissioners to expedite relief efforts, complete rehabilitation claims by August 15, and ensure accurate reporting for effective relief distribution. Cabinet ministers will also be stationed in affected districts for the next three days. The death toll from this year’s floods, landslides, and storms has risen to 56, with three others missing. Dhubri, Darrang, and Lakhimpur are among the worst-hit districts, with hundreds of thousands of people affected by floodwaters. Rivers across the state, including Brahmaputra and its tributaries, as well as Barak and its tributaries, are flowing above dangerous levels, exacerbating the situation.