India's monsoon emergency continues to intensify as devastating floods wreak havoc across multiple states, with Assam remaining the worst affected. The flood death toll in Assam has climbed to 80, while more than 3 lakh people across seven districts continue to battle rising waters, damaged homes, and widespread destruction.Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Members of Parliament (MPs) from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland on 30 July 2026, at Parliament House in New Delhi to review the worsening monsoon flood situation impacting both Northeastern states.

PM Modi meets MPs from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland 

India's monsoon emergency continues to intensify as devastating floods wreak havoc across multiple states, with Assam remaining the worst affected. The flood death toll in Assam has climbed to 80, while more than 3 lakh people across seven districts continue to battle rising waters, damaged homes, and widespread destruction. Over 550 villages remain submerged, and more than 21,500 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, severely impacting livelihoods. Relief and rescue operations are underway.

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 80, more than 550 villages submerged

India continues to battle relentless monsoon rains as severe flooding disrupts normal life across several states. In Assam, the flood death toll has risen to 66, with more than 6.5 lakh people affected across 10 districts. Hundreds of villages remain submerged, thousands of hectares of farmland have been damaged, and rescue operations are continuing with the Indian Air Force airlifting and airdropping relief supplies.

Gujarat has also witnessed widespread flooding after receiving significantly higher rainfall than last year. More than 42,000 people have been shifted to safer locations as authorities remain on high alert. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to begin sanitation drives and damage assessments as floodwaters recede.

Monsoon wreaks havoc in India: Assam devastated by worst floods in six decades

Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter India, disrupting life across multiple states. The char dham yatra has been suspended after landslides blocked key routes in uttarakhand, over 445,000 people have been affected by floods in assam, and severe waterlogging has crippled parts of delhi-ncr, where the IMD has issued a red alert.

 Assam: Over 445,000 people remain affected in Assam across six districts

Monsoon mayhem in India: Folods disrupt communities as relentless rains continue 

Floods disrupt communities as relentless monsoon rains batter India

Assam is facing what Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called an "unprecedented" flood disaster, with Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo districts among the worst hit. Over 5.6 lakh people are affected, dozens remain missing, and the CM has announced ₹4 lakh ex gratia for families of the deceased while rescue teams battle inaccessible, flooded terrain.


Assam floods: CM Biswa Sarma calls it 'unprecedented,' announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia

Heavy rains continue to batter Assam triggering severe floods, landslides and widespread disruption. Rescue teams remain on alert as authorities work to evacuate affected residents and restore essential services.

Assam floods: 31 killed & over 100 missing in last 24 hours 

Heavy rains continue to batter Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, triggering severe floods, landslides and widespread disruption. Rescue teams remain on alert as authorities work to evacuate affected residents and restore essential services.


Assam, Jammu & Kashmir face wrath of floods

Assam’s Charaideo district has reported five deaths as severe floods continue to impact several parts of the state. Rising water levels have disrupted daily life, damaged infrastructure, and forced residents to deal with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding.

Assam's Charaideo reports five deaths as floods ravage districts

The Assam Legislative Assembly has introduced Hindi as an official language. But does India have a 'Rashtra Bhasha' or national language? Here's what the Constitution says.

Does India have a 'Rashtra Bhasha'? Assam Assembly introduces Hindi as an official language

History has been made! Ankita Konwar from Assam has officially become the first woman from Northeast India to swim across the English Channel. In a grueling test of endurance, Konwar navigated the notoriously treacherous waters, battling freezing temperatures and unpredictable currents to complete the iconic crossing.

Assam's Ankita Konwar becomes first N-E Indian woman to cross English channel 

Relentless monsoon rains have intensified the flood crisis across Northeast India, with Assam and Arunachal Pradesh among the worst affected. The Brahmaputra River continues to flow above the danger mark, inundating villages, farmland and key infrastructure. In Arunachal Pradesh, at least four people have lost their lives and more than 9,000 residents have been impacted.


Northeast India monsoon fury: Shivraj Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju assess flood situation in Arunachal

Monsoon fury batters Northeast India, over 46,000 affected in Assam

Monsoon fury worsens in northeast as Assam, Arunachal battle floods 

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma forces aggressive multi-sector policy overhauls to crush regulatory red tape and accelerate major industrial investments. By re-classifying protected lands for non-agricultural industrial exploitation, the state cabinet prepares a major legislative push to bypass traditional bottlenecks for energy and manufacturing giants.

Assam Reforms: Tourism Education And Investment Push

Assam Cabinet Clears Land Reforms, Eases Rules for Investors

The European Union has changed its mind on Indian state of Assam, after 47 years. Brussels' withdrawal of its negative travel advisory, in force since 1979, clears all 27 member states to visit nearly the entire state. The one carve-out: Charaideo, Tinsukia and Sivasagar remain flagged, as those three districts are still under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.


EU Clears Travel Restrictions on Assam; What’s Next?

A tragic accident at Assam's Jorhat Air Force Station has claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force personnel after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The aircraft had reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after take-off and returned to the base before skidding off the runway and catching fire. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash, while tributes pour in for the personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.


IAF Jet Crash: IAF Orders A Court Of Inquiry To Ascertain Cause Of Crash

IAF Plane Crash: An-32 Jet Crashes During Landing Attempt In Assam, 5 Personnel Killed

A tragic accident at Assam's Jorhat Air Force Station has claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force personnel after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The aircraft had reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after take-off and returned to the base before skidding off the runway and catching fire. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash, while tributes pour in for the personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

IAF An-32 Crashes at Jorhat, Five Air Warriors Lose Lives

The BJP has secured a historic third consecutive victory in Assam, with Himanta Biswa Sarma set to return as Chief Minister for a second term. The result underscores strong voter backing for the party’s development agenda and governance record. The hat-trick win marks a significant milestone in Assam’s political landscape, reinforcing the BJP’s dominance in the northeastern state.


Assam Elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma Secures Second Consecutive Term as Assam CM

From West Bengal to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, election results are rewriting India’s political map. The Bharatiya Janata Party gets a historic breakthrough in Bengal, Vijay disrupts Dravidian dominance and the Left set to losing its last stronghold in Keralam marking a dramatic shift in power. 


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PM Modi meets MPs from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 80, more than 550 villages submerged

Monsoon wreaks havoc in India: Assam devastated by worst floods in six decades

Assam: Over 445,000 people remain affected in Assam across six districts

Monsoon mayhem in India: Folods disrupt communities as relentless rains continue

Floods disrupt communities as relentless monsoon rains batter India

Assam floods: CM Biswa Sarma calls it 'unprecedented,' announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia

Assam floods: 31 killed & over 100 missing in last 24 hours

Assam, Jammu & Kashmir face wrath of floods

Assam's Charaideo reports five deaths as floods ravage districts

Does India Have a 'Rashtra Bhasha'? Assam Assembly Introduces Hindi

Assam's Ankita Konwar becomes first N-E Indian woman to cross English channel

Northeast India monsoon fury: Shivraj Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju assess flood situation in Arunachal

Monsoon fury batters Northeast India, over 46,000 affected in Assam

Monsoon fury worsens in northeast as Assam, Arunachal battle floods

Assam Reforms: Tourism Education And Investment Push

Assam Cabinet Clears Land Reforms, Eases Rules for Investors

EU Clears Travel Restrictions on Assam; What’s Next?

IAF Jet Crash: IAF Orders A Court Of Inquiry To Ascertain Cause Of Crash

IAF Plane Crash: An-32 Jet Crashes During Landing Attempt In Assam, 5 Personnel Killed

IAF An-32 Crashes at Jorhat, Five Air Warriors Lose Lives

Assam Elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma Secures Second Consecutive Term as Assam CM

Giants Tumble, Myths Shatter in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Giants Tumble, Myths Shatter in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala