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The flood situation in Assam, India, remains critical as of August 5, 2026, with overnight rains threatening new inundation in low-lying areas. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the Dhansiri river at Numaligarh in Golaghat district continues to flow in a 'severe flood situation'. The death toll has risen to 89, with two more fatalities reported in the last 24 hours in Sivasagar and Golaghat districts. Over 122,100 people remain affected across five districts, with Sivasagar being the worst-hit (nearly 60,000 affected). The administration is operating 55 relief camps sheltering 17,857 displaced people. Floods have submerged 15,342.92 hectares of agricultural land and affected 26,575 domestic animals. Union Health Minister JP Nadda is scheduled to visit the flood-hit areas to assess the situation and review relief measures.
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According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the Dhansiri river at Numaligarh in Golaghat district continued to flow in a "severe flood situation" on Wednesday (August 5) morning.
Published - August 05, 2026 12:07 pm IST - Guwahati
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The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday (August 5, 2026), with overnight rains threatening fresh inundation in low-lying areas even as the death toll reached 89 and more than 1.22 lakh people remained affected across five districts.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda is scheduled to visit the flood-hit areas during the day to assess the situation and review relief and rehabilitation measures with state officials.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the Dhansiri river at Numaligarh in Golaghat district continued to flow in a "severe flood situation" on Wednesday morning.
"Due to the continuous rise in the water level of the Dhansiri at Numaligarh, citizens are advised to stay away from the river," an ASDMA spokesperson said.
The ASDMA's latest flood bulletin said two more people died in the last 24 hours — one each in Sivasagar and Golaghat districts — taking this year's flood-related death toll to 89.
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Key Figures and Impact
- Affected population: More than 1,22,100 people remain affected across five districts
- Worst-hit district: Sivasagar, with nearly 60,000 people impacted
- Other affected districts: Charaideo (over 31,000 affected) and Jorhat (nearly 20,000)
- Relief camps: 55 relief camps and distribution centres operating in four districts
- Displaced persons: 17,857 people currently taking shelter
- Agricultural damage: 15,342.92 hectares of agricultural land submerged
- Livestock affected: 26,575 domestic animals and poultry
Relief Operations
Medical and veterinary teams, along with other agencies, continued relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.
Infrastructure Damage
The deluge has caused extensive damage to embankments, roads, houses, schools and other public infrastructure in several parts of the state, the ASDMA said.
Published - August 05, 2026 12:07 pm IST
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