Assam Flood Live Updates: Dhemaji Floods, NFR Rail Services Halted

The flood situation in Assam continues to affect several parts of the state, with more than 45,000 people impacted across seven districts, according to the latest update issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) for the last 24 hours on June 29, 2026.

ASDMA reported that floods have affected seven districts and 257 villages, impacting a total of 45,839 people. The floods have also damaged 4,278.52 hectares of crop area, posing fresh challenges for farmers in the affected regions.

Floods impact 257 villages, while relief camps shelter 655 people as authorities continue rescue and rehabilitation measures.

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) conducted a comprehensive review of the flood and erosion situation in Jonai as authorities intensified relief and rehabilitation efforts for people affected by the ongoing floods in Assam.

During the review, officials assessed the prevailing conditions in flood-affected and erosion-prone areas and discussed measures to ensure timely assistance reaches those in need. The meeting focused on strengthening relief operations and expediting rehabilitation efforts to minimise the hardships faced by affected residents.

Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) participated in the review and directed district officials to ensure that relief measures continue without interruption. They instructed the administration to provide every affected family with essential assistance, including adequate relief materials, healthcare services and the uninterrupted supply of basic necessities.

Troops of the Indian Army's Spear Head Division under the Spear Corps, in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration, carried out a flood rescue operation at Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district. Responding swiftly to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, the rescue teams safely evacuated 27 stranded civilians from inundated areas. The operation underscored the Army's preparedness and its continued commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief during the ongoing flood situation in Assam.

A 300-metre bridge over the Kemi River in Assam's Dhemaji district has collapsed amid intense flooding, snapping the crucial Jonai–Dhemaji road link. The collapse has severely disrupted connectivity in the region, with authorities assessing the damage and working to restore access to affected areas.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the flood situation and assured all possible assistance from the Government of India for relief and rehabilitation efforts.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), nearly 22,000 people across 69 villages under four revenue circles have been affected by the floods in Dhemaji district.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government is mobilising all available resources to ensure immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation of affected families. He has directed Water Resources Minister Susanta Borgohain and Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta to remain stationed in Dhemaji to supervise relief operations.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has suspended train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari after severe riverbank erosion destabilised a railway bridge.

NFR said heavy rainfall washed away a large section of the riverbank, making one of the bridge piers unstable. The bridge, originally built in 1965, has been declared unsafe for train operations until restoration work is completed.

Bus services have been introduced between Murkongselek and Silapathar to assist stranded passengers. Help desks have also been opened at Dhemaji, Silapathar and Murkongselek railway stations.

Railway officials confirmed that no trains were damaged and no injuries were reported as services on the affected section had already been suspended due to rising river levels.

The Assam Government, district administration, ASDMA and NFR are jointly monitoring the evolving flood situation while continuing rescue, relief and restoration activities.