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Assam Floodwaters Recede, Yet Homes and Livelihoods Still Hit Hard
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:47 PM
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Flood waters in Assam have begun to recede, but the damage to homes and livelihoods remains significant.
Flood waters across Assam are gradually receding after the peak of the monsoon season. However, the damage to residential properties and local businesses remains extensive, with many households still facing displacement and loss of income.
Local authorities report that while the immediate threat of rising waters has lessened, the long‑term impact on infrastructure and livelihoods is still being assessed. Agricultural fields, a major source of income for many families, have suffered from soil erosion and crop loss.
Recovery efforts continue as government agencies and relief organisations work to provide assistance to affected communities, focusing on rebuilding homes and restoring economic activity.
Local authorities report that while the immediate threat of rising waters has lessened, the long‑term impact on infrastructure and livelihoods is still being assessed. Agricultural fields, a major source of income for many families, have suffered from soil erosion and crop loss.
Recovery efforts continue as government agencies and relief organisations work to provide assistance to affected communities, focusing on rebuilding homes and restoring economic activity.