Guwahati | The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Sunday, but more than 5.24 lakh people across nine districts continued to remain affected, while the overall flood-related death toll this season climbed to 68, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), Assam.

The bulletin stated that 524,733 people in 763 villages under 24 revenue circles across Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Hojai, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nagaon and Dibrugarh districts are still grappling with the impact of the floods.

Among the worst-hit districts, Charaideo recorded the highest number of affected residents at 188,404, followed by Sivasagar with 154,064 and Jorhat with 137,775. Floodwaters have also submerged 48,742.09 hectares of agricultural land, causing significant losses to farmers.

Hydrological conditions improved further, with the Dhansiri (South) River at Numaligarh remaining the only river flowing above the danger level. No river was reported to have crossed its highest flood level.

To assist flood-hit residents, the state government has established 354 relief facilities, including 109 relief camps and 245 relief distribution centres. Currently, 37,724 people are staying in relief camps, while 153,833 others are receiving assistance through relief distribution centres.

The latest report recorded two flood-related deaths, both from Charaideo district, taking the season’s death toll to 68. No missing persons were reported.

The floods have also caused widespread damage to livestock and infrastructure. According to officials, 88,240 animals have been affected, while 26,512 cattle and poultry were washed away.

The disaster has completely destroyed 579 houses and partially damaged 1,611 homes, besides damaging 1,042 cattle sheds and other structures.

Relief and rescue operations continue across the affected districts, with 152 medical teams, 36 boats, and two helicopters deployed. Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and other agencies remain engaged in evacuation, rescue and relief operations.

Authorities have distributed substantial quantities of relief materials, including 3,302.55 quintals of rice, 590.99 quintals of pulses, 177.38 quintals of salt, and nearly 17,736 litres of mustard oil. Other essential supplies such as drinking water, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, halogen tablets, baby food, sanitary napkins and bleaching powder have also been provided to affected families.

Floodwaters have damaged 105 roads, particularly in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts, disrupting transportation and connectivity. Several roads remain submerged, while others have suffered erosion and surface damage. However, the latest assessment reported no bridge collapses or embankment breaches, indicating an overall improvement in the flood situation despite continued challenges in the affected areas.