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60,000+ Assam Residents Still Displaced After Sivasagar Floods
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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More than 60,000 people in Assam’s Sivasagar district remain affected by recent floods, with many families still living in temporary shelters.
Over 60,000 residents of Assam’s Sivasagar district are still grappling with the aftermath of the recent floods. The high water levels have left many homes submerged and infrastructure damaged, forcing families to seek refuge in temporary shelters.
Local authorities report that the displacement is ongoing, with relief teams working to provide essential supplies and restore basic services. The flood season has seen a rise in rainfall across the region, exacerbating the situation.
While the government has pledged support, many residents express concerns over the lack of permanent housing solutions and the long‑term impact on agriculture and livelihoods in the district.
Local authorities report that the displacement is ongoing, with relief teams working to provide essential supplies and restore basic services. The flood season has seen a rise in rainfall across the region, exacerbating the situation.
While the government has pledged support, many residents express concerns over the lack of permanent housing solutions and the long‑term impact on agriculture and livelihoods in the district.