# Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 97, Over 1.68 Lakh Affected 2026-08-06T22:41:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Assam’s flood death toll has risen to 97, with more than 1.68 lakh people affected across 15 districts, according to the latest bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Times Now News reports. Several rivers, including the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, remain above or near danger levels. Rescue teams, relief camps and distribution centres are supporting displaced families with food, water, medical care and shelter. Separately, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah inspected erosion-hit Jamuguri in Lakhimpur district after the Brahmaputra damaged part of an embankment at Latabari. Officials used geo-bags, earth and sand to protect the stretch overnight. Mallabaruah ordered a technical survey, cost estimate and plan for permanent strengthening. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Assam floods, Brahmaputra, embankment erosion, Water Resources Department Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/assam-orders-permanent-repairs-after-brahmaputra-erosion-damages-embankment/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/assam-orders-permanent-repairs-after-brahmaputra-erosion-damages-embankment/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.