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The flood situation in Assam showed slight improvement on August 2, 2026, with approximately 1.35 lakh (135,000) people still affected across five districts, down from 1.8 lakh the previous day. Three additional deaths, all in Sivasagar district, raised the total death toll for this year's floods to 85. Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district with over 55,000 people affected, followed by Charaideo (40,000) and Jorhat (22,000). According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 335 villages are inundated and 15,422 hectares of farmland have been damaged. The administration is operating 54 relief camps and distribution centers, sheltering 13,771 people. The Dhansiri river continues to flow above the danger level at Numaligarh.
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Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with over 55,000 people affected, followed by 40,000 in Charaideo and 22,000 in Jorhat
Published: August 3, 2026 01:38 am IST – Guwahati Source: PTI
The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Sunday (August 2, 2026), with approximately 1.35 lakh people now affected across five districts. However, three additional deaths were reported, bringing the total toll in this year's deluge to 85, according to an official bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
All three deaths were reported from Sivasagar district.
Key Figures
- Total affected: More than 1,36,200 people across Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat, and Sivasagar districts
- Previous day (August 1): Nearly 1.8 lakh people affected across five districts
- Villages inundated: 335
- Farmland damaged: 15,422 hectares
District-wise Impact
- Sivasagar: Over 55,000 people affected (worst-hit)
- Charaideo: 40,000 people affected
- Jorhat: 22,000 people affected
Relief Efforts
The administration is operating 54 relief camps and relief distribution centres across five districts, currently providing care for 13,771 people.
River Situation
The Dhansiri river is currently flowing above the danger level at Numaligarh.
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