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8 August 2026

Assam flood situation

The Assam flood situation serves as a recurring case study for disaster management and geographical vulnerability in India, providing essential context for questions on flood mitigation and climate-related disasters.

1 min read Day 12 of 18 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Assam flood death toll has reached 98 as of the latest report.
  • The number of affected districts has declined to 13, including Sivasagar, Golaghat, Nagaon, Hojai, Sonitpur, Dhemaji, Darrang, Biswanath, Kamrup (M), Lakhimpur, Udalguri, Jorhat, and Charaideo.
  • Floodwaters currently impact 33 revenue circles and 464 villages.
  • Approximately 1.55 lakh people remain impacted by the ongoing deluge.
  • The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) serves as the primary official body monitoring and reporting on the flood situation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 12 of 18 in Monsoon floods in Assam, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) in mitigating the impact of recurring floods in the North-Eastern region of India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which body is responsible for issuing official bulletins regarding the flood situation in Assam?