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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on July 28, 2026, that the Central Government is working closely with the Assam government to provide relief to flood-affected people. He made the remarks after meeting Union Ministers and BJP MPs from Assam at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi. So far in 2026, 68 people have died due to the floods. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 4,45,495 people are affected across six districts: Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Kamrup (Metropolitan). A total of 90 relief camps are sheltering 28,695 people, and 94 relief distribution centers are operational. Multiple agencies including NDRF, SDRF, and civil defence are conducting rescue operations with 67 boats. Crop area of 37,139.52 hectares remains submerged, and 26,679 animals have been lost. The flood situation is improving with no fresh fatalities reported and water levels receding. A central team visited Sivasagar, one of the worst-hit districts.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) stated that the Central Government is working closely with the Assam government to provide relief to flood-affected people in the state.
The Prime Minister made the remarks after meeting with Union Ministers and BJP Members of Parliament from Assam at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi.
Key Developments
- 68 people have lost their lives due to floods in Assam so far this year.
- The flood situation has improved, with water levels receding in several districts and no fresh fatalities reported on Tuesday.
PM Modi's Statement
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said:
"Met MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the State. The Centre is working closely with the Assam government in assisting those affected. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being."
Meeting Attendees
- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal
- Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita
Impact and Relief Efforts
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA):
- 4,45,495 people affected across six districts: Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Kamrup (Metropolitan)
- 90 relief camps operational, sheltering 28,695 people
- 94 relief distribution centres functional
- 67 boats deployed in affected areas
Rescue Operations
Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and civil defence personnel, are carrying out rescue and relief operations.
Damage Assessment
- 37,139.52 hectares of crop area still submerged
- 26,679 animals washed away
- Damage to houses, roads, and other infrastructure reported from affected districts
Central Team Visit
A Central team visited Sivasagar, one of the worst-hit districts in the current wave of floods, and reviewed the situation in the eastern parts of the state.
Published - July 28, 2026 02:34 pm IST
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