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Upper Assam Villages Vanish as Floods Wash Away Entire Settlements
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 12:35 PM
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Heavy rains have turned Upper Assam into a floodplain, eroding entire villages and leaving residents stranded.
Heavy monsoon rains have turned Upper Assam into a floodplain, eroding entire villages and leaving residents stranded. According to local authorities, the water has swept away homes, roads and agricultural fields in several districts, leaving a trail of devastation. Rescue teams are working round the clock to reach isolated communities, while relief supplies are being dispatched from nearby towns.
The floods have displaced thousands, with many families having to seek shelter in temporary camps. Local officials have urged residents to move to higher ground and have set up emergency shelters in schools and community centers.
Meteorological reports indicate that the region received record rainfall in the past 48 hours, contributing to the rapid rise of rivers and streams. The Assam government has pledged additional funds for reconstruction and has requested assistance from the central government.
Experts warn that the damage could take years to recover, especially as the floodwaters have contaminated water supplies and destroyed crops.
The floods have displaced thousands, with many families having to seek shelter in temporary camps. Local officials have urged residents to move to higher ground and have set up emergency shelters in schools and community centers.
Meteorological reports indicate that the region received record rainfall in the past 48 hours, contributing to the rapid rise of rivers and streams. The Assam government has pledged additional funds for reconstruction and has requested assistance from the central government.
Experts warn that the damage could take years to recover, especially as the floodwaters have contaminated water supplies and destroyed crops.