ClimateQuiet 37d · day 37
Over 100 dead in Assam floods, worst in six decades
India's northeastern state faces deadliest flooding in 60 years; experts demand better warnings and long-term climate planning.
What to know
- More than 100 people have died in flooding across Assam state in July 2026, marking the worst disaster in the climate-vulnerable region in six decades.
- Heavy monsoon rains caused rivers to rise suddenly and intensify, catching residents unprepared as electricity was knocked out.
- Experts are calling for improved early warning systems and long-term planning to address future flood risks in the region.
“Rojo Neog left his house in India's Assam state on the evening of July 19 to buy candles after heavy rain knocked out electricity. As he rode back on his bicycle, the Dikhow River suddenly rose and the current intensified.”
AP reporting · AP News
Rojo Neog Assam residentGovernment of India / Assam state officials Official response
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