Assam Flood Crisis Worsens: Himanta Biswa Sarma Reviews Rescue Operations in Sivasagar, Jorhat, Charaideo
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Guwahati
- Jul 22, 2026
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted an extensive review of the devastating flood situation in the Upper Assam districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat, inspecting relief camps, evaluating rescue operations and interacting with displaced residents as the state's flood emergency continues to worsen.
The Chief Minister's visit comes amid widespread inundation that has affected lakhs of people across Assam following intense rainfall (mausam) and a cloudburst in neighbouring Nagaland's Mon district, which triggered massive flooding in several river basins.
CM Visits Relief Camp, Reviews Essential Facilities
During the tour, Sarma visited the Dalbagan Higher Secondary School Relief Camp in Nazira, where hundreds of flood-displaced residents have taken shelter. He inspected arrangements for food supplies, safe drinking water, healthcare services, sanitation and other basic necessities.
Interacting directly with affected families, the Chief Minister assured them that the Assam Government would continue providing every possible assistance until normalcy returns.
"The government stands firmly with every flood-affected family. Relief camps must provide adequate food, clean drinking water, medical care and all essential facilities. No affected household should remain without assistance," Sarma said.
Cloudburst and Heavy Rain Trigger Unprecedented Flooding
Describing the situation as "extremely serious," the Chief Minister attributed the disaster to a cloudburst in Mon district of Nagaland, followed by continuous heavy rainfall across Upper Assam.
According to Sarma, several localities in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat have witnessed flooding of an intensity never experienced before, leaving thousands stranded and causing extensive damage to homes, roads and agricultural land.
Rescue Teams Face Difficult Access
The Chief Minister acknowledged that rescue operations remain highly challenging as many villages continue to remain isolated by floodwaters.
He stated that the sudden nature of the flooding has made access extremely difficult, with several remote locations still unreachable even for the Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
Many residents, including patients requiring urgent medical attention, remain trapped, while thousands of families continue to be surrounded by rising waters.
Full Damage Assessment May Take Several Days
Sarma said the state administration is working around the clock but cautioned that the complete scale of destruction will only become clear after floodwaters begin to recede.
He noted that the death toll has already reached a concerning level and estimated that authorities may require at least a week to accurately assess the total loss of lives, property and public infrastructure.
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The Chief Minister also revealed that relief workers have been unable to deliver even bottled drinking water to some inaccessible villages because of severely disrupted connectivity.
Government Data Shows Over 7.27 Lakh People Affected
According to the latest official flood bulletin covering April 29 to July 21, the flood disaster has impacted:
Government figures further reveal:
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95 relief camps sheltering 18,574 displaced people
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469 relief distribution centres currently operational
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31 flood-related deaths
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1 urban flood fatality
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3 officially reported missing persons
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401 houses completely destroyed
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1,848 houses partially damaged
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185 livestock lost
Officials Directed to Intensify Rescue Operations
During the high-level review, the Chief Minister instructed Deputy Commissioners and senior officials to accelerate rescue missions, strengthen relief distribution and ensure immediate assistance reaches every stranded family.
Personnel from the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, district administrations, local volunteers and civil society organisations continue large-scale rescue and humanitarian operations across the worst-affected districts.
Authorities, however, cautioned that with extensive flooding still disrupting road connectivity and leaving many villages submerged, a comprehensive assessment of the overall damage will take additional time.
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