Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 28, said the state government had expanded its flood relief operations to reach more affected people and areas, with more than 71,000 people currently staying in relief camps across the state.
According to the latest flood update shared by the Chief Minister, 215 relief camps are providing shelter to 71,223 people, while 1,690 relief distribution centres are supplying essential assistance to those affected by the floods.
The floods have affected 25 districts, 77 revenue circles and 2,157 villages, impacting more than 11.44 lakh people. The disaster has claimed 68 lives so far, while eight people remain missing. Authorities have also reported damage to 1,180 houses, with another 9,926 partially damaged. Nearly 29,983 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas.
Meanwhile, the flood situation in Sivasagar has shown signs of improvement. Sharing a district-wise update, Sarma said water levels in major rivers were continuing to recede, indicating a gradual easing of the flood situation.
According to official data from the Water Resources Department, Sivasagar received 22.89 mm of rainfall during the previous 24 hours. Water levels at the major gauge stations of Desangmukh, Joonsan, Demow and Dikhow remained below their respective danger marks and were recorded as falling at 8 am on July 28.
