The death toll from the devastating floods in Assam has risen to 68, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed all departments to work in close coordination to accelerate relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts across the flood-hit districts.
Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister instructed district administrations, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, health officials and other agencies to ensure seamless coordination in delivering relief materials, restoring essential services and evacuating stranded residents. He also stressed the need to provide safe drinking water, medical assistance and temporary shelter to affected families.
Heavy rainfall in Assam and neighbouring Nagaland has continued to worsen the flood situation, with overflowing rivers inundating villages, damaging roads and disrupting power and communication networks in several districts. Authorities are working to restore connectivity while rescue teams continue to shift people from low-lying areas to relief camps.
The state government has asked officials to prioritise vulnerable groups, including children, elderly people and pregnant women, while ensuring uninterrupted food supplies and healthcare services in relief camps. Veterinary teams have also been deployed to assist livestock affected by the floods.
The India Meteorological Department has warned that more rainfall could affect parts of the Northeast in the coming days, prompting authorities to remain on high alert. The Assam government has appealed to residents in vulnerable areas to follow official advisories and cooperate with rescue personnel as efforts continue to minimise further loss of life and property.
