This Viral Video Does Not Show Visuals of the 2025 Assam Floods; It Has Been Online Since at Least 2023

Heavy rains inundate northeast India

Dozens of people are reported dead amid torrential rains over the past week in India’s northeastern region, local media reported. The most heavily affected states are Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. In Assam, more than 640,000 people have been affected as the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries overflowed beyond danger levels, flooding many areas. Around 40,000 […]

This viral video does not show visuals of the 2025 Assam floods; it has been online since at least 2023

Heavy monsoon rains triggered severe floods across Assam recently, affecting over 6.7 lakh people in 21 districts. Rivers like the Brahmaputra and Barak overflowed, causing widespread damage to homes, roads, and crops. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing as the state battles this major crisis (here, here, and here). In this context, a video going viral on social media (here, here, and here) shows some shops being swept away by floodwaters. …

Assam flood situation grim, 7 lakh affected

The current wave of floods has affected 1,494 villages in 66 revenue circles, the highest of 339 villages in Sribhumi, 189 in Nagaon, 166 in Cachar and 156 in Hailakandi districts.

Assam floods: Nearly 7 lakh affected, death toll rises to 19

Guwahati: The flood situation across Assam remained critical on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as incessant rainfall continued to swell major rivers, impacting nearly seven lakh people across 21 districts. Officials confirmed that the death toll in the first wave of floods and landslides this monsoon season has climbed to 19, with two fatalities reported on […] The post Assam floods: Nearly 7 lakh affected, death toll rises to 19 appeared first on Nort…

All Schools In Cachar To Remain Closed Till June 8 Amid Flood Crisis; Classes To Resume On June 9

In view of the worsening flood situation and continued waterlogging across several parts of Cachar district, the district administration has announced an extension of school closures till June 8, 2025. The decision comes as many school buildings are currently being used as relief shelters for flood-affected residents. An official order issued by the office of the Additional District Magistrate states that all educational institutions—including g…