Guwahati, July 10
The flood situation in Assam showed slight improvement on Thursday, with the number of affected districts dropping from six to five.
However, a fresh fatality in Golaghat district pushed this year's flood-related death toll to 30, including six from landslides, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
The latest casualty was reported from the Morongi revenue circle in Golaghat, which remains the worst-hit district with 23,084 affected residents. Rescue operations involving multiple agencies, local administration, and volunteers are underway.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed the flooding to heavy rain in upstream areas and assured swift relief efforts.
"Our government is on the ground to assist people with all their needs and ensure swift rescue and rehabilitation," he posted on X.
Currently, 14 revenue circles and 175 villages across Golaghat, Nagaon, Hojai, Karbi Anglong, and Jorhat remain inundated. Over 5,000 displaced individuals are sheltering in 38 relief camps, with 24 relief distribution centres operational. The deluge has submerged 3,386 hectares of cropland and killed 87 animals.
The Dhansiri River continues to flow above danger levels in Golaghat and Numaligarh, exacerbating the crisis.
Infrastructure damage, including roads and electricity poles, has been reported in multiple districts.