Assam Floods: 85 Dead as Relief Efforts Intensify

The death toll from the ongoing monsoon floods in Assam has reached 85, with 1.35 lakh people still affected across the state as of August 3, 2026.

A local class 10 dropout has been credited with rescuing 2,000 people, while the government has announced a six-month loan relief for borrowers in the four worst-hit districts.

Authorities are intensifying relief operations as the state continues to battle the monsoon fury, which has also impacted regions in Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Maharashtra.