Floods continued to worsen across Assam, affecting more than 1.7 lakh people in 12 districts as rescue teams worked to evacuate stranded residents. The situation turned serious after continuous rainfall submerged hundreds of villages, damaged infrastructure and disrupted daily life. The Indian Army launched Operation Jal Rahat to strengthen rescue efforts, while the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) expanded its operations in the worst-hit areas.

Heavy overnight rain also triggered flash floods in several parts of Guwahati on Monday. Water entered many low-lying areas after runoff from the Meghalaya hills and the rising water level of the Basistha River. Residents woke up to flooded streets and waterlogged homes, adding to the challenges already created by the ongoing monsoon.

According to officials, floods have affected 12 districts, 30 revenue circles and 580 villages across the state. More than 1.7 lakh people are facing the impact of the disaster. Floodwaters have also submerged over 10,362 hectares of standing crops, raising concerns for farmers. Urban flooding has been reported in several parts of Kamrup (Metro), where many residential areas remain under water.

The worst-hit districts include Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. Continuous rainfall has submerged large stretches of land and left many villages cut off from nearby towns. At least two embankments have breached in these districts, allowing floodwaters to spread further into nearby areas. In several places, water damaged railway tracks, disrupting train services and affecting rail connectivity across Upper Assam.

In Guwahati, floodwater entered several houses after hours of heavy rain, damaging household items such as beds, sofas, kitchen appliances and other essential belongings. Many residents moved their vehicles to safer locations as parking spaces and internal roads remained flooded. Floods disrupted normal life across affected areas.

As the flood situation became more severe, the Indian Army launched Operation Jal Rahat to support rescue operations. The Army deployed multiple columns along with the Assam Rifles to carry out search and rescue work in the affected districts. Rescue teams have been reaching stranded residents and shifting them to safer locations.

The NDRF has also stepped up its rescue efforts and deployed 24 boats in Sivasagar and Charaideo to evacuate people trapped by floodwaters. Authorities have also sent two additional NDRF teams with 10 more boats to strengthen evacuation operations in areas where water levels continue to rise.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the safety of people remains the government's highest priority and that the administration is monitoring the situation round the clock.

The Chief Minister has directed Cabinet Ministers Ajanta Neog, Bimal Bora, Keshab Mahanta and Sushanta Borgohain to visit the flood-hit districts immediately to supervise rescue and relief operations and ensure that timely assistance reaches every affected family. Authorities have started sending relief materials to vulnerable areas while rescue teams continue evacuating marooned residents.

Officials said the coming hours will remain critical as heavy rainfall continues across the Brahmaputra basin. Rescue agencies have stayed on high alert and stand ready to deploy additional teams if floodwaters rise further. The administration continues to monitor the situation closely while rescue and relief operations remain in full swing across the affected districts.