Floods worsen in Upper Assam; Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat among worst-affected
Upper Assam districts including Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat are among the worst-hit as rivers rise above danger levels and floodwaters inundate villages and
Flood conditions in Assam have deteriorated after heavy rainfall and a cloudburst in upper catchment areas, with Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat emerging as the worst-affected districts. The latest flood report issued on July 20, 2026 said floods have affected 16 districts, inundating 794 villages across 45 revenue circles. The report also said 3,62,933 people have been impacted.
Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Burhidihing, Disang and Dhansiri (South), are flowing above danger levels. In Sivasagar, the Dikhow River has crossed its highest flood level. The flooding has submerged nearly 19,100 hectares of crop area.
Sivasagar records highest impact; relief camps active
Sivasagar is reported as the most affected district, with 1,57,727 people across 189 villages in five revenue circles. Over 9,179 hectares of agricultural land are under water, and 19 relief camps are sheltering 4,929 people. The district has also seen large losses among livestock, with more than 5.12 lakh animals affected by the floods.
Rescue and relief work is being carried out by the NDRF, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services, Civil Defence and the district administration. Officials said the flood discharge was sudden and exceptionally high, leading to eight breaches in embankments across the Jorhat region. To limit further damage until waters recede, temporary measures such as bamboo bandalling, bamboo palisading and boiling works using EC bags have been started.
Charaideo and Jorhat: evacuations, camps and damages
In Charaideo, floods affected 1,04,415 people across 108 villages, while 1,238 hectares of cropland remain submerged. Rescue teams evacuated 5,526 people using seven boats, and relief distribution centres have been opened to support affected families. One person is reported missing from the district.
In Jorhat, floods have affected 50,987 people in 162 villages and damaged 4,444 hectares of agricultural land. The district has opened 33 relief camps and 30 relief distribution centres, where 940 displaced people are currently staying. Flood-related deaths reported in Jorhat are four. Around 1,000 people have been evacuated, and relief materials are being distributed. Separately, flooding in the Simaluguri area has disrupted rail connectivity by inundating tracks and railway infrastructure.
