21 killed in a day as flood situation worsens in Assam; 5.4 lakh people affected in 16 districts

people died in Assam floods on July 22, 2026, with 5.64 lakh affected across 16 districts.

Sivasagar district reported 13 fatalities, followed by Charaideo (5), Golaghat (2), and Jorhat (1).

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced visits to worst-affected districts for relief review.

relief camps housing 12,284 displaced people and 202 distribution centres are operational.

Dikhou and Disang rivers flowed above highest flood level; train services disrupted for second day.