Assam Floods: Despite everything, humanity prevails as people remain deeply concerned for strangers
In Assam, floods occur every year in almost all districts. However, for the two most severely affected districts this time — Sivasagar and Charaideo — the situation has been different.
As of today, 1st August 2026, the death toll has reached 82, and 379 villages remain under water. A total of 1.92 lakh people have been affected by the floods, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). There is some improvement, but five districts – Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Charaideo – remain affected. A total of 54 Relief Camps have been set up where 12, 994 people have taken shelter.
This year’s floods have shown that people are still sensitive and caring towards their fellow human beings, even in this fast-paced world. I have never witnessed such a strong and spontaneous response during earlier floods. Yes, we have seen disaster tourism, flood-relief efforts, and similar activities before, but this year feels different.
People have come out in large numbers to support those affected. It is overwhelming. In Guwahati, citizens can be seen collecting money at many busy traffic points — something I had never seen here before. The last time we all came together like this was during the COVID period. It feels just like the spirit of the song “Manuhey Manuhor Babe” (humans come forward to help fellow humans). Help is pouring from across the country. Small teams have journeyed thousands of kilometers to reach the affected areas and support the people in distress.
A number of organisations are pooling resources to help rehabilitate the people worst affected by the floods. It feels as if we are all on a mission to support the residents of Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
I have received calls inviting me to join as a volunteer for both large and small flood-relief missions. Yes, it would be a good deed to go there and help in any way possible. Our team will visit some of the affected areas later this month with relief materials.
Grazie Grok!
