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Assam floods death toll 75

Analysis based on 27 articles · First reported Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Sentiment
-30
Attention
2
Articles
27
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The floods may disrupt agricultural output and increase government spending on relief, potentially impacting state finances. Insurance claims for crop and property damage are expected to rise.

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Event Summary

Severe monsoon floods in India — Assam, India, have resulted in at least 75 deaths as of July 29, 2026, with seven additional fatalities reported in India — Sivasagar district district. Over 332,000 people remain affected across seven districts: India — Sivasagar district, India — Charaideo district, India — Golaghat district, India — Jorhat, India — Nagaon district, India — Sonitpur district, and India — Kamrup Metropolitan district. The floods have submerged 45,341.98 hectares of crop area and damaged infrastructure. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a relief package including Rs 9 lakh ex gratia for families of the deceased, interim cash relief for severely affected families, and student aid. The India — Dhansiri continues to flow above danger level at Numaligarh. Relief operations involve the Army, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, and volunteers.

Key Actions
80 India — Assam State Disaster Management Authority reported 7 deaths
70 Himanta Biswa Sarma announced relief package India — Government of Assam
67 India — Indian Army launched rescue operation
66 India — Indian Air Force rescued people
65 India — National Disaster Response Force rescued
60 Himanta Biswa Sarma announced student aid India — Government of Assam
40 India — Government of Assam waived post-mortem requirement
40 India — Dhansiri flowed above danger level
30 Narendra Modi reviewed flood situation
30 India — Government of Assam extended ICR facility
20 Air India — Air India Express waived cargo charges
10 Nilima Devi provided fodder and veterinary care
Entities Involved
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India — Assam
India — Assam is the primary region affected by the floods, with widespread damage to agriculture and infrastructure.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -40.0
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India — Government of Assam
The India — Government of Assam is coordinating relief efforts and providing financial compensation, incurring significant expenditure.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced relief measures and increased ex gratia, demonstrating government responsiveness.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
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India — Assam State Disaster Management Authority
ASDMA is coordinating disaster response and reporting casualties and damage.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Sivasagar district
India — Sivasagar district district reported the highest number of recent deaths and is one of the worst-affected areas.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -30.0
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India — Jorhat district
Affected district with 57,371 people impacted.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -40.0
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India — Charaideo district
India — Charaideo district is the worst-hit district with over 142,000 people affected.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the flood situation and offered central support, demonstrating government responsiveness.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 5.0
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India — National Disaster Response Force
NDRF is involved in rescue and relief operations in affected districts.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Golaghat district
India — Golaghat district district is affected by floods, with the India — Dhansiri flowing above danger level at Numaligarh.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -20.0
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India — Jorhat
India — Jorhat district has over 57,000 people affected by the floods.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -20.0
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India — Indian Army
The India — Indian Army is deployed for relief and rescue operations in flood-hit areas.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Indian Air Force
The India — Indian Air Force is providing support in relief operations.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Nagaon district
India — Nagaon district district is among the seven districts still affected by the deluge.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -20.0
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India — Sonitpur district
India — Sonitpur district district is affected by the ongoing floods.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Relationships
India — Government of Assam related ↔ Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma related ↔ Narendra Modi
India — Assam State Disaster Management Authority related ↔ India — National Disaster Response Force
Narendra Modi related ↔ India — National Disaster Response Force
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