The Assam Flood Crisis has worsened after continuous heavy rainfall left 31 people dead and affected more than 5.65 lakh residents across 12 districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Sivasagar is the worst-hit district, while rescue and relief operations are continuing across the state.How Severe Is the Assam Flood Situation?The latest Assam flood update shows that persistent rainfall has caused rivers to overflow, inundating villages, roads, and agricultural land. Officials said that 21 of the 31 deaths occurred in the last 24 hours due to drowning and flood-related incidents.According to ASDMA, Sivasagar is the worst-affected district, with nearly 3.6 lakh people impacted. Jorhat has around 88,000 affected residents, while Charaideo has reported more than 72,500 people affected. Other flood-hit districts include Biswanath, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, Karbi Anglong, Nagaon, and Tinsukia.Related Instagram Post: Assam Flood CrisisWhat Relief Measures Has the Government Announced?Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited several flood-affected areas in Upper Assam to review the situation and meet displaced families. He announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of each deceased victim.The Chief Minister assured that the government would continue flood relief Assam efforts, support rehabilitation, restore livelihoods, replace lost documents, and provide medical assistance to seriously ill people affected by the disaster."The government stands with every affected family and will extend all possible support for rehabilitation and livelihood restoration," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.How Are Rescue Operations Progressing?The rescue operations Assam are being carried out jointly by the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, Assam Police, and other emergency agencies. Officials said that more than 6,000 people have been safely evacuated from flood-affected areas of Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, and Sivasagar.However, damaged roads and disrupted communication networks are making it difficult to deliver relief materials to several remote locations.What Is the Latest Weather Forecast?The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Assam, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the next four days. Authorities have advised residents to remain alert, follow official weather updates, and move to safer locations if required.The ongoing Assam floods remain one of the state's most serious natural disasters this season, with officials closely monitoring river levels and continuing emergency response efforts across the affected districts.Also Read : Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst: Three Hurt as Nearly 20 Houses Suffer Damage
