The rise in water levels of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries has led to a dire flood situation in the state. Flooding has become particularly severe in the Upper Assam districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat. According to government data, approximately 310,000 people across 11 districts have been affected by the situation. Eleven people have already lost their lives due to the floods. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the administration in the affected areas.
Assam27 Jul 2026, 12:30 PM
Monsoon Floods in Assam: Widespread Impact in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat
As the flood situation continues across the state, hundreds of thousands of people have been affected, and the death toll has risen.
Key fact 1
Severe flooding in the Upper Assam districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat.
Key fact 2
Eleven people have lost their lives due to the floods.
Key fact 3
More than three lakh people have been affected across 11 districts.
Why This Matters
This annual monsoon flooding causes extensive damage to public life and the agricultural sector.
Assam / Northeast প্ৰসংগ
The rise in water levels of rivers in Upper Assam causes flooding every year.
Local Impact
In Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts, flooding has specifically submerged vast areas.
Background and Context
Continuous rainfall in the state has caused river water levels to flow above the danger mark.
How This Report Was Verified
This report was prepared from information identified in published sources.
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