Urgent Call for National Recognition of Assam's Flood Crisis

As floodwaters recede in Upper Assam, calls for recognizing the region's flooding and erosion crisis as a national issue are intensifying. Dr. Pitambar Dev Goswami has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected areas to witness the devastation firsthand. He emphasizes that the recent floods have caused unprecedented destruction, particularly in Jorhat, Sivasagar, and Charaideo. The All Assam Students' Union has also renewed its demand for national recognition of the crisis, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive response. Despite improvements in the flood situation, the human toll continues to rise, with the death toll reaching 68 and over 524,000 people still affected.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 IST

Rising Concerns Over Assam's Flood Situation

Flood-affected villagers transporting remaining food supplies on a makeshift raft in Assam amidst waist-deep waters (Photo: Abhiraj Ganguli/Linkedin)

Jorhat, July 27: As floodwaters gradually recede in Upper Assam, there is a growing demand to classify the state's persistent flooding and erosion issues as a national concern. Dr. Pitambar Dev Goswami, the Satradhikar of Auniati Satra, has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the impacted regions to witness the devastation firsthand.

During an event at Skyland Central Hotel in Jorhat on Sunday, Goswami emphasized that only a personal visit from the Prime Minister would allow the central government to grasp the extent of the destruction caused by the recent floods in Upper Assam.

"While Prime Minister Modi has visited Assam multiple times, I urge him to come now. He needs to hear the people's pleas and see their suffering. The destruction in Jorhat, Sivasagar, and Charaideo is unprecedented," he stated.

He pointed out that the recent flooding in Upper Assam differs significantly from the usual seasonal floods seen in areas like Majuli and Dhemaji, labeling the devastation in these three districts as extraordinary.

"We implore the Prime Minister to come and observe the flood situation personally. His presence would instill hope and confidence among the affected residents. More than any relief package, the Prime Minister's visit during this crisis would reassure the people that they are not alone," Goswami remarked.

He further contended that the central government cannot fully understand the severity of Assam's flood and erosion crisis without experiencing it firsthand.

"If the Prime Minister and central leaders do not visit Assam, how will they recognize that the state's flooding is a national issue? Such a declaration cannot be made solely by reading reports or hearing about the situation. They must come here and witness the reality themselves," he added.

Goswami's appeal follows a renewed demand from the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) for the flood and erosion crisis in Assam to be recognized as a national issue.

AASU president Utpal Sarma stated that the unprecedented floods in Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar have devastated entire communities, underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive national response.

"No government has adequately addressed this issue thus far. This catastrophic situation has once again highlighted Assam's harsh realities and plunged the state into economic distress," Sarma remarked.

The renewed call for action comes even as the flood situation across the state shows signs of improvement. However, the human toll continues to rise.

According to the latest official reports, the death toll from this year's floods has reached 68, with two additional fatalities reported in Charaideo district. Over 524,000 individuals remain affected across five districts, despite floodwaters receding in several areas of Upper Assam.