The flood situation in Assam remains serious, with the death toll rising to 98, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The toll includes
57 men, 23 women and 18 children - 12 boys and six girls. Cachar is the worst-affected district, with 22 deaths, followed by Sivasagar with 10. Karimganj has reported nine deaths and Golaghat six. Fatalities have also been reported from Dhemaji, Nagaon, Udalguri, Sonitpur and Karbi Anglong. Rescue and relief operations are continuing across the affected districts. District administrations and revenue circles are monitoring water levels and providing assistance to people in flood-hit areas.
Himanta Sarma Calls For 'National Solutions' To Floods
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called for national-level solutions to the recurring flood problem instead of seeking its declaration as a national disaster.
Sarma said the government and civil society need to work together, while academic institutions should develop innovative and sustainable solutions that can be implemented by the government.
"We want national solutions to floods, not for it to be declared a national disaster," Sarma said in a post on X.
We want national solutions to floods, not for it to be declared a national disaster.
Govt and Civil society must work together on this matter- Our academia should come up with innovative and sustainable solutions to floods, which our Govt can implement to tackle the problem. pic.twitter.com/RIsJZgMEYw— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 7, 2026
"Govt and Civil society must work together on this matter- our academia should come up with innovative and sustainable solutions to floods, which our Govt can implement to tackle the problem," he added.
Earlier on August 7, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika chaired a meeting in Sivasagar to review post-flood rehabilitation and relief measures.
Ministers Bimal Borah and Sushanta Borgohain, along with Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain, attended the meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Sivasagar.
Hazarika reviewed rehabilitation work, damage assessment, dewatering and floodwater removal operations in Sivasagar town, along with other measures to provide timely assistance to affected families.
The Deputy Commissioner said around 43,000 flood-affected families in Sivasagar had received the Assam government's interim financial assistance of Rs 15,000.
Hazarika directed officials to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive the assistance without delay and that no deserving family is left out. He also asked the administration to speed up rehabilitation work and ensure coordination between departments.
The minister has been stationed in Sivasagar for the past seven days to oversee relief and rehabilitation work in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. He has been visiting affected areas, meeting families and monitoring relief operations.
The district administration has also started mobilising resources to build temporary shelters for families whose homes were completely washed away.
Lovlina Borgohain Visits Flood-Hit Golaghat
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain visited flood-affected people in Golaghat on Friday and expressed concern over the situation, describing the destruction as severe.
Large parts of Golaghat remained flooded on Friday morning as the Dhansiri and Doyang rivers continued to rise. Several families were forced to leave their homes and move to relief camps.
Speaking to ANI, Borgohain said many people had lost their homes and were struggling without shelter despite receiving food and clothing. She urged authorities to prioritise housing for affected families.
"The conditions here are absolutely dire; we could see the devastation all along the way. Homes have been destroyed, there is nothing left, and the people are in a terrible state. Right now, they don't even have a roof over their heads; they are forced to spend the night wherever they can find a spot. One wonders how or when things will get back to normal. It will take a long time for things to recover," she said.
"We just pray that the situation improves quickly and that these people find the strength to overcome this crisis. Shelter is the urgent need here. They are receiving plenty of food and clothing, but they have no homes to store these things in; that is the real problem. If the government could ensure they get housing as soon as possible, it would be a huge relief," she added.
