Assam Congress Blames Government for Flood Crisis in Eastern Districts

The Assam Congress has accused the state government of failing to adhere to judicial directives, which they claim has led to the devastating floods in eastern districts. With 78 fatalities reported and over 300,000 residents affected, the party has reached out to the Guwahati High Court for intervention. They describe the floods as a man-made disaster, attributing the crisis to administrative negligence and illegal mining activities that have compromised the natural defenses of the rivers. The situation raises serious concerns about disaster management and environmental protection in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 30, 2026, 08:09 IST

Congress Accuses Government of Negligence Amid Flooding

Guwahati, July 29 - The Assam unit of the Congress party has claimed that the devastating floods affecting the eastern districts of the state are a direct result of the government's persistent disregard for judicial directives issued by the courts. In light of this situation, the party has reached out to the Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court, requesting intervention.

The Congress party has labeled the floods as a 'man-made disaster.' Reports indicate that the floods have claimed the lives of 78 individuals in Assam, with over 300,031 residents impacted across seven districts.

The legal wing of the opposition party stated that the High Court had previously issued clear instructions based on several public interest litigations and review petitions. These directives included the establishment of a task force to ensure the safety of the Dikhow River Valley, the creation of a master plan, and a ban on illegal mining activities. The Dikhow River is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra, originating from Nagaland and flowing through the Sivasagar district in Assam.

The statement further emphasized, 'Due to administrative negligence, these judicial orders have never been implemented. Unregulated mechanized mining has destroyed the natural safeguards of the rivers, leading to severe flooding in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat.'