Flood Fury Across India: Assam Death Toll Rises To 82, Kerala Reports 6 Deaths, Odisha On High Alert

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Flood Fury Across India: Assam Death Toll Rises To 82, Kerala Reports 6 Deaths, Odisha On High Alert Published By, Last Updated: August 01, 2026

Flood Fury Across India: Assam Death Toll Rises To 82, Kerala Reports 6 Deaths, Odisha On High Alert Published By, Last Updated: August 01, 2026, 19:57 IST Floods continue to batter several states as Assam's death toll rises to 82, Odisha places 10 districts on high alert, and Kerala confirms six deaths amid heavy rain. Rapid Read As Assam Battles Floods, Here's A Look at India's Worst Flood Disasters. The monsoon continued to unleash devastation across Assam, Odisha and Kerala on Saturday, leaving dozens dead, lakhs affected and thousands displaced. While Assam’s flood-related death toll rose to 82, Kerala confirmed six rain-related deaths. In Odisha, authorities remained on high alert after the Hirakud Dam continued releasing water through 22 gates, worsening the flood situation in several low-lying areas. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the flood-related death toll increased to 82 on Friday. Nearly 1.93 lakh people remain affected across the state despite water levels receding in some areas, with relief and rehabilitation efforts continuing in the flood-hit districts. Kerala Reports Six Deaths, Rescue Operations Continue The monsoon has also continued to batter Kerala, where the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said six people have died and six others remain missing following heavy rainfall across the state. According to the CMO, search and rescue operations are underway with the assistance of multiple agencies, public representatives and local residents.

The state government has opened 65 relief camps, providing shelter to 1,465 people. Officials said 17 houses have been completely destroyed, while 127 houses have suffered partial damage due to the heavy rains. The CMO said rainfall has eased in some of the affected areas, although rescue operations are continuing. Anakkampoyil in Kozhikode recorded 340 mm of rainfall over 35 hours, while Meppadi in Wayanad received 177 mm during the same spell. Over 8.34 Lakh Affected In Odisha Odisha, meanwhile, is witnessing one of its worst flood spells this monsoon, with more than 8.34 lakh people affected across 20 districts, according to officials. The flooding, triggered by the swollen Mahanadi and overflowing Salandi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Jalaka and Budhabalang rivers, has submerged low-lying areas, damaged civic infrastructure and affected large stretches of agricultural land. More than 1,300 houses have been damaged in north Odisha, with Bhadrak emerging as the worst-hit district, followed by Jajpur, Balasore and Mayurbhanj. Authorities have placed 10 districts downstream of the Mahanadi on high alert as the Hirakud Dam continues releasing excess water through 22 gates. Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil said the districts under alert include Angul, Boudh, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Puri, Khurda, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada, with special focus on the Mahanadi delta districts because of their vulnerability.