Assam Flood Crisis Worsens: 10 Dead, Over 4 Lakh Affected by Floods, Landslides
Assam is grappling with a worsening disaster as relentless floods and landslides, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, have claimed 10 lives and affected over 4 lakh people across 19 districts.
National News: Assam is reeling under a severe flood and landslide crisis with 10 lives lost and over 4 lakh people affected across 19 districts. Triggered by a depression over north Bangladesh and Meghalaya, heavy monsoon rains have swollen the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, submerging villages and triggering landslides, particularly in Guwahati. Relief efforts, involving the Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF, are underway, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah assuring full support to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The crisis, widely discussed on X, underscores Assam’s recurring struggle with monsoon disasters.
Devastating Impact of Floods
The Brahmaputra and seven other major rivers are flowing above danger levels, flooding over 2,000 villages in districts like Dhubri, Cachar, and Nagaon. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reports that 4.2 lakh people are affected, with Dhubri alone accounting for over 80,000 displaced residents. Homes, crops, and infrastructure, including roads and bridges, have been destroyed. Posts on X describe scenes of despair, with one user sharing, “Villages underwater, people stranded—Assam needs urgent help!” Urban flooding in Guwahati has further disrupted daily life, closing schools and offices.
Landslides Add to the Chaos
Heavy rainfall has triggered deadly landslides, particularly in Guwahati’s Bonda and Maligaon areas, claiming five lives, including three children. The ASDMA reported additional landslide deaths in Kamrup and Dima Hasao, with roads like the Guwahati-Haflong link blocked. A resident’s post on X lamented, “Landslides keep cutting us off; where’s the preparedness?” The combination of floods and landslides has isolated communities, complicating rescue efforts and leaving thousands stranded in hilly areas.
Relief and Rescue Operations
The Indian Army, Air Force, NDRF, and SDRF are working tirelessly, rescuing over 2,500 people and distributing relief in 300 camps sheltering 50,000 displaced residents. The Air Force deployed Mi-17 helicopters to airlift stranded individuals in Dibrugarh. Chief Minister Sarma, touring affected areas, has prioritized relief, with the Centre releasing funds. X users praised the efforts, with one noting, “Army and NDRF are our heroes in this crisis.” However, challenges like waterlogging and damaged roads persist.
In response to the ongoing flood situation in Imphal valley, security forces including Manipur Police, SDRF, NDRF, Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles and Army are actively assisting the civil authorities in flood control measures as well as rescue operation. Security forces… pic.twitter.com/dHRpas5hMY
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) June 1, 2025
Urgent Need for Solutions
Assam’s recurring floods highlight the need for long-term measures like stronger embankments and better drainage systems. Deforestation and unplanned urbanization have worsened the crisis, as noted by experts on X. As relief continues, the state faces the daunting task of rebuilding and preparing for future monsoons, with Shah’s promise of aid offering hope amid the devastation.
