Assam continues to grapple with a severe flood crisis, with the death toll climbing to 99 and around 1.47 lakh people still affected across the state.
Published: August 9, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
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Sivasagar: Flood-affected residents gather to receive relief materials distributed by volunteers, in Sivasagar district, Assam, Tuesday, Aug5, 2026(PTI Photo)
Assam continues to grapple with severe flooding, affecting thousands of people and disrupting normal lifeSeveral districts have reported inundated villages, roads and low-lying areasThe death toll has reached 99, with one more death reported, and over 1.47 lakh people are still affected on Saturday, an official bulletin saidAccording to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 1,47,376 people are currently affected in 460 villages spread across 01 revenue circle in 12 districts.
The bulletin said 12 districts of Sonitpur, Nagaon, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Hojai, Darrang, Jorhat, Dhemaji, Charaideo, Karbi Anglong, Lakhimpur and Biswanath remained affected by the deluge.
The number of affected population was at 1,47,376, with Golaghat being the worst-hit as 61,735 people continued to reel under the deluge, followed by Sivasagar (43,492) and Jorhat (24,283).
Flood conditions continue to affect parts of Assam, with 12 districts and 460 villages affectedRelief operations remain underway, with 53 relief camps and 41 relief distribution centres operational to support affected communities.#AssamFloods #FloodSituation #ASDMA pic.twitter.com/rzeybLYyhn
— Assam State Disaster Management Authority (@sdma_assam) August 8, 2026
Amid the ongoing flood crisis in Assam, stand-up comedian and content creator Samay Raina has extended financial support to the state’s relief efforts by donating Rs 10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Extending gratitude to the comedian,, Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Raina for the contribution in a post shared on social media.The Assam Chief Minister’s Office shared the acknowledgement on X along with the RTGS transaction advice“HCM Dr @himantabiswa acknowledges the contribution of 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by Shri Samay Raina,” reads the official handle’s post.
HCM Dr @himantabiswa acknowledges the contribution of ₹10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by Shri Samay Rainapic.twitter.com/JrKRph0h7b
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) August 8, 2026
Rescue operations and relief efforts are still in progress in the areas impacted by the floods as district administrations and revenue circles continue to monitor water levels and provide assistance to affected populations in the inundated regionsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Darrang, one of the worst-hit districts in the state, on Saturday to see the ongoing situation and the status of the relief worksSarma visited flood-ravaged areas like Bengabara and Naharbari and also inspected breached portions of embankments along the Noa and Kulsi rivers.
The safety of our people cannot wait.
I inspected the breached portion of the Kulsi River embankmentTemporary repairs are underway, and officials have been directed to strengthen the embankment on priority.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely.… pic.twitter.com/DY3DwR5RxV
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 8, 2026
On Friday, the number of affected districts was 13, and the population was over 1.55 lakh.
The administration was operating 53 relief camps, sheltering 8,568 displaced peopleAnother 41 relief distribution centres are also functional.
A crop area of 10,599.89 hectares remained submerged.
