Assam, a flood-affected state in India, remains on high alert as it prepares for further heavy rainfall in the coming days. The north-eastern region has been grappling with extensive flooding, affecting over 600,000 people and resulting in at least 34 fatalities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has emphasized the critical nature of the next few days, citing forecasts from India's weather department predicting more rain in certain districts.

Historically, Assam faces severe devastation during the monsoon season due to flooding in its extensive river networks. In 2022, floods displaced over four million people and claimed 45 lives, impacting both Assam and neighboring Bangladesh. Recent reports from the Assam Disaster Management Authority indicate that numerous rivers across the state have surpassed danger levels, affecting 19 out of 35 districts. Relief efforts are underway with thousands seeking shelter in relief camps.

Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, has also been impacted, forcing wildlife to migrate to higher ground as floodwaters inundate parts of the park. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the state of federal assistance, underscoring the government's readiness to support in crisis situations. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of continued heavy rainfall in Assam and nearby Meghalaya until Friday, heightening concerns over further flooding and its implications.