Assam floods

Assam flood situation turns grim, 4 lakh people affected across 700 villages in 17 districts

The water level of the Brahmaputra river flowing through Guwahati has crossed the warning mark.

Jul 12, 2019, 07:16 AM IST

Three dead, over 3 lakh affected in Assam floods, Army roped in for rescue operation

The water level of major rivers like the Brahmaputra, Dikhow, Dhansiri, Jia Bharali, Puthimari and Beki are above the danger mark. 

Jul 11, 2019, 17:59 PM IST

Assam floods: 62000 people affected in 8 districts, Brahmaputra River crosses danger mark

Incessant rains triggered landslides in Guwahati, leading to the death of one person and injuring two others. 

 

Jul 10, 2019, 13:47 PM IST

Second wave of floods hits Assam, over 90,000 people affected

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reviewed the flood situation in Assam.

Aug 03, 2018, 21:06 PM IST

Flood situation turns grim in Assam, 2 more districts affected

Vast tracts of land in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts have been freshly inundated, taking the number of affected districts to six, an ASDMA report said.

Jun 23, 2018, 21:14 PM IST

When high-end SUVs were deployed for flood-relief operations in Assam

A number of Discovery Sport SUVs were deployed in association with Oxfam India for transporting relief materials through flooded roads.

Dec 01, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

Fresh floods hit Assam, 78,000 people affected

At least 86 villages in seven revenue circles had been affected by the fresh wave of deluge with Goalpara on the Assam-Meghalaya border being the worst-hit.

Oct 01, 2017, 23:11 PM IST

32 more die in Bihar floods, situation in WB, Assam improves

In Odisha, heavy rains, triggered by a low pressure, disrupted normal life in many parts today causing a flood-like situation in three districts.

Aug 28, 2017, 22:39 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi says will raise issue of Assam floods in Parliament

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited flood affected areas at Lakhimpur in Assam.

Aug 03, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

After PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to visit flood-hit areas in Assam today

PM Narendra Modi announced Rs 2,000 crore for the northeastern states to deal with the havoc caused by floods that have killed 76 persons in Assam and affected millions.

Aug 03, 2017, 06:43 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi in Assam to review flood situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Aug 01, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to visit Assam today, day after sanctioning relief for flood victims

During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a series of high-level meetings to review the flood situation and the relief operations in the North Eastern States.

Aug 01, 2017, 06:34 AM IST

91 animals, including seven rhinos died in floods in Kaziranga National Park: Govt

Over 25 lakh people bore the brunt of the flooding in 29 districts. The administration set up 1,098 relief camps and distribution centres in the state.

Jul 31, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Aamir Khan's special video urging fans to donate money for Gujarat, Assam floods is a must watch!

Superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday took to Twitter and shared a special video urging his fans to help the people in flood-affected areas of Gujarat and Assam respectively.

Jul 29, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Flood situation in Assam improves, one more person dies

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority, one person lost his life at Mayong revenue circle in Morigaon district.

Jul 22, 2017, 19:38 PM IST

Twelve lakh affected in Assam floods, death toll nears 60

Close to 12 lakh people in 24 districts of Assam continued to reel under floods as the death toll reached 59 in the state on Saturday.

Jul 15, 2017, 23:18 PM IST

Assam flood situation critical, toll rises to 49; over 17 lakh hit

Around 77 per cent of the Kaziranga National Park, including 134 anti-poaching camps, has been inundated, leaving some animals dead and some moving to nearby highlands.

Jul 13, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

Central team to visit Assam to asses flood situation

Rijiju today toured flood-ravaged Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Majuli districts along with senior central and state government officials.

Jul 13, 2017, 20:35 PM IST

Toll in Assam floods touches 49

Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said the Centre would render all possible help to Assam.

Jul 13, 2017, 20:32 PM IST

Floods in India's northeast kill 40, displace 1.5 million; threaten rare one-horned rhinos

Floods in northeast India that have killed at least 40 people and displaced nearly 1.5 million have also inundated a national park that is home to the world's largest concentration of one-horned rhinoceros.

Jul 13, 2017, 13:45 PM IST