Assam reels under first flood wave: Over 22,000 affected, 96 villages submerged, rail link disrupted; Centre assures support

Assam is facing a growing flood crisis after incessant rainfall in the state and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh pushed thousands of people into distress, with more than 22,000 residents affected across six districts, officials said on Monday. The situation has also disrupted connectivity after a railway bridge over the Simen River in Dhemaji district partially collapsed due to heavy rainfall and erosion.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), a total of 22,124 people have been impacted across Dhemaji, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Chirang, Lakhimpur and Kokrajhar districts.

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Dhemaji has emerged as the worst-hit district, with 15,483 people affected by rising floodwaters.

#WATCH | Assam: Continuous rainfall has resulted in a flood-like situation in several areas of the Dhemaji district. (28.06) pic.twitter.com/J4I9PrfDmd

— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2026

Flood damage so far

• 22,124 people affected: The first wave of floods has impacted thousands across six districts of Assam.
• 96 villages submerged: Floodwaters have entered 96 villages, disrupting normal life in affected areas.
• 1,690 hectares of crops damaged: Agricultural land has been affected, damaging standing crops and impacting farmers.
• 48,199 animals affected: The flood situation has also severely impacted livestock in the affected regions.
• Railway bridge partially collapses: A bridge over the Simen River in Dhemaji partially collapsed after heavy rainfall triggered flooding and riverbank erosion.

Train movement suspended after bridge damage

According to the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), more than 110 mm rainfall in and around Dhemaji led to severe flooding and erosion near the bridge.

As a precautionary measure, railway authorities suspended train operations between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations until further notice.

Railway officials said the bridge, built in 1965 and later converted to broad gauge, had remained structurally sound, but continuous rainfall washed away a significant portion of the riverbank, affecting one of its piers.

Since the flood situation has unfolded in Dhemaji, I’ve been closely monitoring the situation.

We are deeply saddened by the impact it has had on the lives of our people and in this difficult time, we firmly stand with them.

We are deploying a whole of government approach and… pic.twitter.com/4XJGzy0PFI

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 28, 2026

Amit Shah assures Centre’s support

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and took cognisance of the flood situation in Dhemaji.

CM Sarma said Shah was briefed about the relief and rehabilitation measures being carried out by the state government and assured support from the Centre.

“I thank Hon’ble Home Minister Amit Shah for his phone call and enquiring about the flood situation in Dhemaji. I have briefed him on the relief and rehabilitation measures presently underway. He has also assured us all possible support and assistance from the Government of India to deal with this situation,” he said.

The ASDMA said the Disang River in Sivasagar district is flowing above the danger level at Nanglamuraghat, raising concerns over further flooding if rainfall continues. Authorities remain on alert and are monitoring the situation closely.