At least 75 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating Assam floods. According to the latest report from the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) issued on Tuesday (Jul 28), seven latest fatalities were reported from Sivasagar. The floods continue to affect seven districts — Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Kamrup (Metropolitan).<h2>Over 3.3 lakh people affected</h2>The DRIMS report said the floods have affected 3,32,639 people across 622 villages in 21 revenue circles. The agricultural sector has also suffered extensive damage, with 45,341.98 hectares of crop area remaining submerged.Among the state's rivers, the Dhansiri at Numaligarh continues to flow above the danger level, although no river has crossed its highest flood level mark.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-floods-over-4-45-lakh-affected-across-six-districts-631-villages-inundated-charaideo-worst-hit-1785198555842">Assam floods: Over 4.45 lakh affected across six districts; 631 villages inundated, Charaideo worst-hit</a><h2>Families of Assam flood victims to get ₹9 lakh compensation</h2>Following the rise in casualties, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a series of relief measures for flood-hit families. "We will leave no stone unturned to support our people and help them rebuild their lives," he said in a post on X.Under the revised package, the state government has waived the requirement of a post-mortem for disbursing the ₹4 lakh ex gratia provided for flood-related deaths. In addition, the Chief Minister announced ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, taking the total compensation for the families of flood victims to ₹9 lakh.The government also said that families of people who remain missing for more than 30 days will be eligible for the ₹4 lakh ex gratia.<h2>Cash support for affected families</h2>To provide immediate assistance, the government will distribute ₹15,000 in cash to more than one lakh severely flood-affected families for essential household needs. The state also announced that the Orunodoi welfare scheme will resume from August 1, with beneficiaries in Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat and Sivasagar receiving a special instalment of ₹2,500 for the month.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/did-scientists-miss-the-real-reason-behind-gujarat-s-record-rain-meet-the-pacific-decadal-oscillation-wion-decodes-1784967048004">Gujarat floods: Is El Niño to blame? Why the state saw 400 mm rain in hours</a><h2>Relief for students</h2>The relief package also includes support for students affected by the floods. Beginning August 1, students in severely affected districts will receive book grants ranging from ₹1,000 for Higher Secondary students to ₹5,000 for postgraduate students.The state government will also provide free textbooks, assistance for school uniforms, and reissue lost Class X and XII marksheets and certificates free of charge. &nbsp;

The death toll in Assam's floods has risen to 75 after seven more fatalities were reported from Sivasagar, with over 3.3 lakh people affected. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a relief package, including ₹9 lakh compensation for the families of those killed.

At least 75 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating Assam floods. According to the latest report from the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) issued on Tuesday (Jul 28), seven latest fatalities were reported from Sivasagar. The floods continue to affect seven districts — Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Kamrup (Metropolitan). Over 3.3 lakh people affected The DRIMS report said the floods have affected 3,32,639 people across 622 villages in 21 revenue circles. The agricultural sector has also suffered extensive damage, with 45,341.98 hectares of crop area remaining submerged. Among the state's rivers, the Dhansiri at Numaligarh continues to flow above the danger level, although no river has crossed its highest flood level mark. Also read | Assam floods: Over 4.45 lakh affected across six districts; 631 villages inundated, Charaideo worst-hit Families of Assam flood victims to get ₹9 lakh compensation Following the rise in casualties, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a series of relief measures for flood-hit families. "We will leave no stone unturned to support our people and help them rebuild their lives," he said in a post on X. Under the revised package, the state government has waived the requirement of a post-mortem for disbursing the ₹4 lakh ex gratia provided for flood-related deaths. In addition, the Chief Minister announced ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, taking the total compensation for the families of flood victims to ₹9 lakh. The government also said that families of people who remain missing for more than 30 days will be eligible for the ₹4 lakh ex gratia. Cash support for affected families To provide immediate assistance, the government will distribute ₹15,000 in cash to more than one lakh severely flood-affected families for essential household needs. The state also announced that the Orunodoi welfare scheme will resume from August 1, with beneficiaries in Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat and Sivasagar receiving a special instalment of ₹2,500 for the month. Also read | Gujarat floods: Is El Niño to blame? Why the state saw 400 mm rain in hours Relief for students The relief package also includes support for students affected by the floods. Beginning August 1, students in severely affected districts will receive book grants ranging from ₹1,000 for Higher Secondary students to ₹5,000 for postgraduate students. The state government will also provide free textbooks, assistance for school uniforms, and reissue lost Class X and XII marksheets and certificates free of charge.

The death toll in Assam's floods has risen to 75 after seven more fatalities were reported from Sivasagar, with over 3.3 lakh people affected. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a relief package, including ₹9 lakh compensation for the families of those killed.

Assam flood toll rises to 75 as seven drown in Sivasagar; CM Himanta announces ₹9 lakh aid for victims' families

The flood situation in Assam remains grim as four more fatalities over the past 24 hours pushed the state’s total death toll to 66, according to the latest Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The recent casualties include three deaths from Sivasagar district and one from Charaideo. The official tally now accounts for 65 general flood-related fatalities and one urban flood-related death.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/assam-jammu-kashmir-face-wrath-of-floods-1784730458976/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/assam-jammu-kashmir-face-wrath-of-floods-1784730458976/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;As of July 25, the deluge continues to submerge wide swathes of the state, affecting over 6.54 lakh people across 10 districts: Sivasagar, Charaideo, Kamrup, Jorhat, Golaghat, Kamrup (M), Dibrugarh, Hojai, Sonitpur, and Nagaon. Sivasagar stands as the worst-hit region with 2,90,777 affected residents, followed by Charaideo (1,88,404) and Jorhat (1,31,948).&nbsp;According to the ASDMA, floodwaters have inundated 810 villages across 28 revenue circles, leaving nearly 34,970.8 hectares of farmland under water and dealing a heavy blow to the region's agricultural sector. Urban areas have also suffered, with Kamrup and Kamrup (M) reporting 86 residents impacted by localised flooding.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-floods-21-killed-in-24-hours-as-over-5-64-lakh-people-affected-in-16-districts-1784689130548">Assam floods: 21 killed in 24 hours as over 5.64 lakh people affected in 16 districts</a>&nbsp;The hydrological situation remains precarious. Bulletins from the Central Water Commission (CWC) confirm that key tributaries, including the Dikhou River in Sivasagar and the Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh, are flowing above danger marks.&nbsp;To aid displaced communities, authorities have set up 274 relief facilities, comprising 90 official relief camps and 184 distribution points. Currently, 18,902 displaced individuals, including 2,157 children and 187 pregnant or lactating mothers, are staying in these shelters. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local authorities remain deployed for ongoing rescue operations.&nbsp;The floods have severely disrupted infrastructure, damaging 143 roads and affecting 10 embankments, with seven breaches reported in Sivasagar alone. The livestock sector has suffered heavy losses as well, impacting over 4.54 lakh animals and washing away more than 3,000 livestock and poultry.&nbsp;Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited relief camps in Sivasagar to review ground operations, describing the crisis as "extremely critical" and assuring full coordination between state and central agencies.

As Assam floods continue to devastate multiple districts, the death toll has climbed to 66, leaving over 6.5 lakh people affected. Get the latest updates on relief operations and affected areas.

The flood situation in Assam remains grim as four more fatalities over the past 24 hours pushed the state’s total death toll to 66, according to the latest Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The recent casualties include three deaths from Sivasagar district and one from Charaideo. The official tally now accounts for 65 general flood-related fatalities and one urban flood-related death. https://www.wionews.com/videos/assam-jammu-kashmir-face-wrath-of-floods-1784730458976/embed As of July 25, the deluge continues to submerge wide swathes of the state, affecting over 6.54 lakh people across 10 districts: Sivasagar, Charaideo, Kamrup, Jorhat, Golaghat, Kamrup (M), Dibrugarh, Hojai, Sonitpur, and Nagaon. Sivasagar stands as the worst-hit region with 2,90,777 affected residents, followed by Charaideo (1,88,404) and Jorhat (1,31,948). According to the ASDMA, floodwaters have inundated 810 villages across 28 revenue circles, leaving nearly 34,970.8 hectares of farmland under water and dealing a heavy blow to the region's agricultural sector. Urban areas have also suffered, with Kamrup and Kamrup (M) reporting 86 residents impacted by localised flooding. Also read: Assam floods: 21 killed in 24 hours as over 5.64 lakh people affected in 16 districts The hydrological situation remains precarious. Bulletins from the Central Water Commission (CWC) confirm that key tributaries, including the Dikhou River in Sivasagar and the Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh, are flowing above danger marks. To aid displaced communities, authorities have set up 274 relief facilities, comprising 90 official relief camps and 184 distribution points. Currently, 18,902 displaced individuals, including 2,157 children and 187 pregnant or lactating mothers, are staying in these shelters. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local authorities remain deployed for ongoing rescue operations. The floods have severely disrupted infrastructure, damaging 143 roads and affecting 10 embankments, with seven breaches reported in Sivasagar alone. The livestock sector has suffered heavy losses as well, impacting over 4.54 lakh animals and washing away more than 3,000 livestock and poultry. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited relief camps in Sivasagar to review ground operations, describing the crisis as "extremely critical" and assuring full coordination between state and central agencies.

As Assam floods continue to devastate multiple districts, the death toll has climbed to 66, leaving over 6.5 lakh people affected. Get the latest updates on relief operations and affected areas.

Assam Floods: Death toll reaches 66 as over 6.5 lakh remain affected

The state of Assam faces crisis of flood every year during this season. This is because of the geographical location of the state that makes it flood prone area. This year around 2 Million people are affected, at least 89 lost their life and over 45,000 people displaced. Watch this report

Assam Floods: Over 45,000+ people displaced, 89 killed, 2 Million people affected