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Aerial view of flood-affected areas in Assam following heavy rainfall, showcasing the extent of the devastation.

MHA reports 880 deaths due to Assam floods since 2019

August 2, 2024, 06:11 PM - 2 min read

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai provided these figures in response to a query from MP Sushmita Dev in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam CM Sarma lauds Budget 2024 for Assam flood relief aid

July 23, 2024, 05:03 PM - 2 min read

Sarma lauded the budget’s provisions as a significant boost to the state’s recovery from recurring floods.

DDMA, UNICEF and Oxfam have innovated boat-mounted water treatment units to provide life-saving water to the people in need within Silchar & its peripheral areas back in 2023.

In Guwahati, floods and dry taps plague city

July 22, 2024, 08:09 PM - 2 min read

Repeated assurances from various governments have failed to provide a lasting solution to the city’s pressing issue.

A villager moves his belongings to safety from a flood-affected area in Kaliabor, Nagaon district, Assam.

Assam flood situation improves; Number of affected drops

July 22, 2024, 04:53 PM - 2 min read

The current deluge has claimed 98 lives, while the overall death toll, including floods, landslides, storms, and lightning, stands at 113. Affected individuals are spread across 345 villages in 21 revenue circles.

Earlier this week, over 4.04 lakh people were affected across 12 districts due to floods in Assam.

Assam flood situation improves, 350k still affected

July 18, 2024, 06:39 PM - 2 min read

Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, remained above danger levels at various points, highlighting ongoing challenges despite the overall decline in water levels.

Three more die in Assam floods; Shah, Odisha CM offer help

July 16, 2024, 01:49 PM - 2 min read

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha CM assured Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of all possible assistance, offering disaster management support for flood relief.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma back in February.

Assam floods worsen, Amit Shah assures aid

July 15, 2024, 01:55 PM - 2 min read

Union Home Minister Amit Shah contacted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation, promising central assistance and support from the National Disaster Response Force.

The flood situation in Assam showed significant improvement on Sunday with water levels receding rapidly across the state, officials reported.

Assam flood situation improves as water levels recede

July 14, 2024, 12:52 PM - 2 min read

The flood situation in Assam showed significant improvement on Sunday with water levels receding rapidly across the state, officials reported. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has not issued any new warnings, only forecasting some rain in the Barak Valley and a few districts of central Assam.

Rhino calf stranded in floodwaters near Kaziranga (Left), Deer crossing a National Highway amid flood-affected Kaziranga National Park in Nagaon district (Right).

Kaziranga battles worst floods in a decade, 174 dead

July 12, 2024, 03:35 PM - 2 min read

The UNESCO World Heritage Site, sprawling over 1,090 square kilometers, reported a record water level of 87.47 meters at Nimatighat in Jorhat district on June 1, surpassing the previous high of 87.27 meters in 2017.

Centre's ₹5000 cr push for Assam flood solutions

July 11, 2024, 08:32 PM - 2 min read

Minister Pijush Hazarika announced a robust investment plan aimed at addressing this longstanding challenge.

Dhubri worst-hit with over 237,000 affected, followed by Cachar with 182,000 and Golaghat with 112,000 in the ongoing floods.

Assam's flood toll hits 100, camps house 1.6 lakh people

July 11, 2024, 03:48 PM - 2 min read

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Assam and its neighboring areas, with moderate rain expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, and at several locations in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Medical boats navigate Assam floods to aid isolated regions

July 10, 2024, 08:56 PM - 2 min read

These efforts ensure crucial healthcare services reach flood-affected communities, alleviating hardships in these remote areas.