Written by, Aug. 6 -- Shilpa Roy

For centuries, the Brahmaputra has been the pulse of Assam, supporting millions of lives.

Nevertheless, this very life-giving force has once again created havoc. The 2026 monsoon in Assam has brought what is officially being described as the state's worst deluge in sixty years.

As per the available data, the death toll has climbed to over 70, with more than 7 lakh people affected across 12 districts, submerging over 856 villages. Housing damage accounts for 15-18% of the total damage index, followed by population displacement (11%) and crop loss (10%). Behind these statistics lie the horrifying stories of survival and death.

Assam is a flood-prone state, with roughly 40% of the state inundated every mo...