Severe Flooding Claims 89 Lives Across Assam Districts; Sivasagar Worst Hit
The official human toll from the ongoing flood crisis in Assam has reached 89 confirmed deaths as of August 4, 2026, according to the latest data released by disaster management authorities.
The casualty figures reveal that rural flooding accounts for the vast majority of the devastation, claiming 88 lives across seven affected districts. In addition, one fatality due to urban flooding was recorded in Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Key Highlights from the Official Report
- Demographic Breakdown: Among the 88 victims of rural flooding, 51 were adult males, 21 adult females, 10 male children, and 6 female children. The single urban flood casualty reported in Guwahati was an adult female.
- Worst-Affected District: Sivasagar district has borne the heaviest loss of life, reporting 48 total deaths. Within the district, Nazira revenue circle alone accounted for 29 fatalities, followed by Sivasagar circle with 9.
- Widespread Impact Across Revenue Circles:
- Charaideo: Recorded 21 deaths, with Sonari revenue circle reporting 18 fatalities and Mahmora reporting 3.
- Jorhat: Reported 9 deaths, including 7 in Teok and 2 in Titabor.
- Golaghat: Confirmed 4 deaths distributed across Golaghat, Bokakhat, Khumtai, and Dergaon circles.
- Dhemaji: Recorded 3 deaths, including 2 in Sissiborgaon.
- Karbi Anglong: Reported 2 fatalities (Phuloni and Silonijan circles).
- Sonitpur: Reported 1 fatality in Chariduar circle.
- Kamrup (M): Recorded 1 casualty from urban flooding in Guwahati.
District-Wise Casualty Summary
| District | Total Deaths | Flood Type | Breakdown (Adult Male / Adult Female / Children) | Revenue Circles Impacted |
| Sivasagar | 48 | Flood | 25 Male, 17 Female, 6 Children | Nazira (29), Sivsagar (9), Sonari RC (6), Amguri (2), Demow (2) |
| Charaideo | 21 | Flood | 14 Male, 2 Female, 5 Children | Sonari (18), Mahmora (3) |
| Jorhat | 9 | Flood | 4 Male, 1 Female, 4 Children | Teok (7), Titabor (2) |
| Golaghat | 4 | Flood | 4 Male, 0 Female, 0 Children | Golaghat (1), Bokakhat (1), Khumtai (1), Dergaon (1) |
| Dhemaji | 3 | Flood | 2 Male, 1 Female, 0 Children | Sissiborgaon (2) |
| Karbi Anglong | 2 | Flood | 1 Male, 0 Female, 1 Child | Phuloni (1), Silonijan (1) |
| Sonitpur | 1 | Flood | 1 Male, 0 Female, 0 Children | Chariduar (1) |
| Kamrup (M) | 1 | Urban Flood | 0 Male, 1 Female, 0 Children | Guwahati (1) |
| Total | 89 | — | 51 Male, 22 Female, 16 Children | — |
(Data confirmed as of August 04, 2026)
Rescue operations and disaster response efforts remain ongoing across the affected revenue circles to assist impacted communities.
