The flood situation in Assam has become increasingly critical, with ten major rivers breaching danger levels, impacting the lives of over 78,000 people across 15 districts as of Sunday, June 1, 2025. Continuous heavy rainfall has disrupted road and rail transport, as well as ferry services, exacerbating the crisis.

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an orange bulletin, signaling a severe flood situation in the region. The Brahmaputra River is flowing above the danger level in Dibrugarh and Nematighat (Jorhat). Other rivers that have exceeded the danger mark include the Dhaleswari at Gharmura (Hailakandi), Rukni at Dholai (Cachar), Katakhal at Matijuri (Hailakandi), Barak at Badarpur Ghat (Sribhumi), Buridehing at Margherita (Tinsukia), Kushiyara in Sribhumi, Dhansiri at Numaligarh (Golaghat) and Kopili at Kampur (Nagaon).

Tragically, the floods and related landslides have already claimed the lives of eight people. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), five individuals died in landslides, while three lost their lives due to flooding. Fatalities have been reported in Golaghat, Lakhimpur, and Kamrup (Metro) districts.

The impact is widespread, with 175 villages affected in districts such as Dhemaji, South Salmara, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, and Karbi Anglong. Over 7,000 displaced residents have sought shelter in 16 relief camps and distribution centers established by district authorities. The urban areas have not been spared either; Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Darrang, Cachar, and Kamrup Metropolitan are grappling with urban flooding, affecting nearly 21,000 people. Cachar is the worst hit in terms of urban flooding, with approximately 12,300 people affected.

Infrastructure has also suffered significantly. Reports indicate damage to 22 roads, one bridge, and multiple embankments and irrigation canals. Numerous educational institutions and Anganwadi centers have also sustained structural damage.

In response to the escalating crisis, multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and fire and emergency services personnel, are engaged in relief and rescue operations. Efforts are underway to evacuate people from flood-affected areas and provide essential assistance.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to assess the situation and has assured full support from the central government. The Chief Minister has expressed gratitude for the concern and support offered.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) had previously issued red alerts for three districts in western Assam and orange alerts for eight more, indicating the likelihood of continued heavy rainfall. The situation is further aggravated by rainwater flowing in from neighboring Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

Given the forecast for more rain, Assam remains on high alert. Authorities are working to manage the damage, provide relief to those affected, and prevent further loss of life and property.