The National Disaster Management Division (NDMD) of the Ministry of Home Affairs in India reports that over 5 million people across 8 states are currently affected by flooding.
In a report dated 18 July, NDMD say that flooding in the country is affecting the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. NDMD say that 375 villages from 89 districts across the 8 states have reported flooding.
According to the report, 124 lives have been lost since the flooding began with the onset of this year’s monsoon rainfall in June. Over 90 of the fatalities are believed to have occurred during the last 2 weeks. Around 200 people have also been reported as injured.
The flooding has caused widespread damage to houses and farmland. As of 18 July, 2,888 houses have been destroyed and 336,555 damaged. Around 55,000 heads of cattle have been lost due to the floods.
Around 20,000 people have been forced to evacuate their home by the floods. Over 80 relief camps have been set up to house those displaced.
Rivers
According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) report dated 18 July, river levels are at “moderate flood” stage at 10 different locations in Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. There are no rivers at high flood stage.
Heavy Rainfall Warnings
India Meteorological Department (IMD) have issued a red level (highest) warning for heavy rain in Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya until at least 22 or 23 July. A red level warning is also in place for heavy rain in Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
Flood Summary
Last updated: August 15, 2016
Event
Assam, India, July to August 2016
Date
July 1 to August 4, 2016
Type
Landslide, River flood
Cause
Extreme rainfall, Long-term rainfall
After several days of heavy rain from 01 July 2016, thousands of people and hectares of crop land have been affected by recent flooding, according to Assam State Disaster Management Agency (ASDMA). The situation improved and the numbers affected greatly reduced from 04 August.
Locations
A - Lakhimpur
B - Golaghat
C - Morigaon
D - Barpeta
E - Jorhat
F - Biswanath
G - Sivsagar
B - Golaghat
C - Morigaon
D - Barpeta
E - Jorhat
F - Biswanath
G - Sivsagar
Magnitude
River level
Overflowing
Brahmaputra River - July 5 to July 6, 2016
India’s Central Water Commission (CWC) reported on 05 July that the Brahmaputra River is flowing close to or above danger levels in around 16 locations, including Goalpara and Tezpur.
Brahmaputra River - July 5 to July 6, 2016
India’s Central Water Commission (CWC) reported on 05 July that the Brahmaputra River is flowing close to or above danger levels in around 16 locations, including Goalpara and Tezpur.
River level
30.77 metres
Sankosh at Golokganj, Dhubri - July 27 to July 27, 2016
Orange level alert from CWC (orange level is issued when the river level is flowing within 0.5 m of High Flood. Highest recorded level of the Sankosh at Golokganj is 30.95 metres in September 2007
Sankosh at Golokganj, Dhubri - July 27 to July 27, 2016
Orange level alert from CWC (orange level is issued when the river level is flowing within 0.5 m of High Flood. Highest recorded level of the Sankosh at Golokganj is 30.95 metres in September 2007
River level
45.82 metres
Beki River at Beki Road bridge, Barpeta - July 27 to July 27, 2016
Orange alert
Beki River at Beki Road bridge, Barpeta - July 27 to July 27, 2016
Orange alert
River level
66.22 metres
Brahmaputra River at Tezpur, Sonitpur - July 27 to July 27, 2016
Orange alert
Brahmaputra River at Tezpur, Sonitpur - July 27 to July 27, 2016
Orange alert
Damages
Affected
1,794,554
July 1 to July 29, 2016
Lakhimpur, Golaghat, Bongaigaon, Jorhat, Dhemaji, Sivsagar, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Nagoan, Dibrurgarh, Chirang, Goalpara, Tinsukia, Dhubri, Morigaon, Sontipur, Biswanath, Darrang and Nalbari. Figure as of 29 July. The numbers affected greatly reduced from 04 August.
July 1 to July 29, 2016
Lakhimpur, Golaghat, Bongaigaon, Jorhat, Dhemaji, Sivsagar, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Nagoan, Dibrurgarh, Chirang, Goalpara, Tinsukia, Dhubri, Morigaon, Sontipur, Biswanath, Darrang and Nalbari. Figure as of 29 July. The numbers affected greatly reduced from 04 August.
Fatalities
34 people
1 person swept away by flood water in Morigaon district, according to local media. on 14 July, ASDMA reported 2 deaths in separate landslides in Kamrup district. On 24 July, ADSMA reported another fatality in North Lakhimpur. As of 25 July, local media say the death toll stood at 7. By 29 July, the figure had increased to 18. on 28 July alone, 3 died in Barpeta district, one in Dhemaji and one in Kokrajhar. By 01 August, local media reported the figure to be 34
1 person swept away by flood water in Morigaon district, according to local media. on 14 July, ASDMA reported 2 deaths in separate landslides in Kamrup district. On 24 July, ADSMA reported another fatality in North Lakhimpur. As of 25 July, local media say the death toll stood at 7. By 29 July, the figure had increased to 18. on 28 July alone, 3 died in Barpeta district, one in Dhemaji and one in Kokrajhar. By 01 August, local media reported the figure to be 34
Buildings destroyed
868 buildings
July 1 to July 26, 2016
Figures as of 26 July. 867 houses damaged were in Jorhat, the other in Chirang.
July 1 to July 26, 2016
Figures as of 26 July. 867 houses damaged were in Jorhat, the other in Chirang.
Evacuated
229,544
July 1 to July 29, 2016
As of 29 July, 517 relief camps and 186 relief distribution centres. By 04 August the number of displaced had fallen to 18,708.
July 1 to July 29, 2016
As of 29 July, 517 relief camps and 186 relief distribution centres. By 04 August the number of displaced had fallen to 18,708.
Additional
402 wild animals
July 26 to August 2, 2016
Kaziranga National Park said 402 animals, including 32 rhinos and 342 deer, died in the recent floods During the floods, a total of 107 animals were also rescued. Among the rescued were nine rhinos and 94 deer.
July 26 to August 2, 2016
Kaziranga National Park said 402 animals, including 32 rhinos and 342 deer, died in the recent floods During the floods, a total of 107 animals were also rescued. Among the rescued were nine rhinos and 94 deer.
Flood Summary
Last updated: August 23, 2016
Event
Madhya Pradesh, India, July to August 2016
Date
July 7, 2016
Type
Inland flood, River flood
Cause
Extreme rainfall, Long-term rainfall
Heavy monsoon rainfall over several days from 07 July resulted in floods in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, displacing thousands and leaving dozens dead.
Further heavy rain from 19 August led to 17 deaths and rivers in Satna, including Tamas, Simrawal and Chhoti Tamas flowing close to the danger mark.
Locations
A - Bhopal
B - Satna
C - Shajapur
D - Jabalpur
E - Harda
F - Panna
B - Satna
C - Shajapur
D - Jabalpur
E - Harda
F - Panna
Magnitude
River level
292.5 metres
Narmada River at Hoshangabad - July 12 to July 12, 2016
Narmada River at Hoshangabad - July 12 to July 12, 2016
Damages
Fatalities
37 people
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Evacuated
15,000
July 7, 2016
As of 18 July, the number had fallen to around 8,000.
July 7, 2016
As of 18 July, the number had fallen to around 8,000.
Buildings destroyed
2298 buildings
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Missing people
9 people
July 7 to July 20, 2016
July 7 to July 20, 2016
Fatalities
17 people
Satna - August 19 to August 23, 2016
Satna - August 19 to August 23, 2016
Evacuated
4,500
Satna - August 19 to August 23, 2016
Satna - August 19 to August 23, 2016
Flood Summary
Last updated: September 12, 2016
Event
Bihar, India, July to September 2016
Date
July 15, 2016
Type
Inland flood, River flood
Cause
Extreme rainfall, Long-term rainfall
Department of Disaster Management Bihar report as of 18 July, 31 villages in Araria and Supaul had been flooded. By 27 July, over 1,500 villages had been flooded in the eight affected districts: Kishanganj (543), Purnea (478), Araria (292), Supaul (106), Katihar (177), Bhagalpur (8), Madhepura (48) and Darbhanga (9).
On 28 July, villages in the districts of Saharasa (7) and Gopaiganj (15) were also affected.
By 02 August, the districts of Saharsa, Gopalganj, East Champaran, Muzafferpur had also been affected.
From 05 August, the districts of Saran and West Champaran were also affected.
After a short respite where many were able to return to their homes, further flooding struck from 19 August, with the worst affected districts being Patna, Bhagalpur, Vaishali, Buxar, Bhojpur, Sonepur, Saran, Begusarai, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Munger, Nalanda and Katihar.
Locations
A - Kishanganj
B - Purnea
C - Araria
D - Supaul
E - Katihar
F - Bhagalpur
G - Madhepura
H - Darbhanga
I - Saharsa
J - Gopalganj
K - East Champaran
L - Muzafferpur
M - West Champaran
N - Saran
O - Patna
B - Purnea
C - Araria
D - Supaul
E - Katihar
F - Bhagalpur
G - Madhepura
H - Darbhanga
I - Saharsa
J - Gopalganj
K - East Champaran
L - Muzafferpur
M - West Champaran
N - Saran
O - Patna
Magnitude
River level
33.2 metres
Mahananda River at Jhawa, Katihar, - July 28 to July 28, 2016
The highest recorded level there is 33.52 from August 1987
Mahananda River at Jhawa, Katihar, - July 28 to July 28, 2016
The highest recorded level there is 33.52 from August 1987
Damages
Affected
1.7 million
July 15 to July 28, 2016
As of 27 July, over 1,500 villages had been flooded in the eight affected districts: Kishanganj (543), Purnea (478), Araria (292), Supaul (106), Katihar (177), Bhagalpur (8), Madhepura (48) and Darbhanga (9). By 02 August, 2,200 villages had been affected, including villages in the districts of Saharsa, Gopalganj, East Champaran and Muzafferpur. By 07 August, 2,391 villages were affected, including parts of West Champaran and Saran districts.
July 15 to July 28, 2016
As of 27 July, over 1,500 villages had been flooded in the eight affected districts: Kishanganj (543), Purnea (478), Araria (292), Supaul (106), Katihar (177), Bhagalpur (8), Madhepura (48) and Darbhanga (9). By 02 August, 2,200 villages had been affected, including villages in the districts of Saharsa, Gopalganj, East Champaran and Muzafferpur. By 07 August, 2,391 villages were affected, including parts of West Champaran and Saran districts.
Fatalities
228 people
July 15 to September 12, 2016
July 15 to September 12, 2016
Evacuated
641,707
July 12 to August 8, 2016
July 12 to August 8, 2016
Evacuated
715,158
August 19 to August 30, 2016
After a short break from the rain where many were able to return to their homes, further flooding struck from 19 August.
August 19 to August 30, 2016
After a short break from the rain where many were able to return to their homes, further flooding struck from 19 August.
Affected
3.753 million
August 19 to August 23, 2016
Further flooding struck from 19 August, mostly affecting Patna, Vaishali, Buxar, Bhojpur, Saran, Begusarai, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Munger and Katihar.
August 19 to August 23, 2016
Further flooding struck from 19 August, mostly affecting Patna, Vaishali, Buxar, Bhojpur, Saran, Begusarai, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Munger and Katihar.
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Flood Summary
Last updated: July 20, 2016
Event
Maharashtra, India, July 2016
Date
July 11, 2016
Type
Inland flood, River flood
Cause
Extreme rainfall, Long-term rainfall
Monsoon rain resulted in floods in Maharashtra from 11 July, 2016. The districts of Chandrapur, Kolhapur, Gadchiroli and Nandurbar have been worst hit. On 10 July a train was derailed after flood water had damaged railway tracks in the Nandurbar area. No causalities were reported.
Locations
A - Kolhapur
B - Nandurbar
B - Nandurbar
Magnitude
Rainfall level
210 mm in 24 hours
Chandgad - July 9 to July 10, 2016
Chandgad - July 9 to July 10, 2016
Rainfall level
300 mm in 24 hours
Bhamragad - July 9 to July 10, 2016
Bhamragad - July 9 to July 10, 2016
Rainfall level
260 mm in 24 hours
Ahiri - July 9 to July 10, 2016
Ahiri - July 9 to July 10, 2016
Rainfall level
300 mm in 24 hours
Nandurbar - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Nandurbar - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Rainfall level
230 mm in 24 hours
Mahabaleshwar - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Mahabaleshwar - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Rainfall level
210 mm in 24 hours
Igatpuri - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Igatpuri - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Rainfall level
240 mm in 24 hours
Mulchera - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Mulchera - July 10 to July 11, 2016
Damages
Evacuated
1,414
Kolhapur, Gadchiroli, Chandpur - July 11 to July 18, 2016
1,400 of the displaced are in Kolhapur District. As of 18 July, many were starting to return home.
Kolhapur, Gadchiroli, Chandpur - July 11 to July 18, 2016
1,400 of the displaced are in Kolhapur District. As of 18 July, many were starting to return home.
Fatalities
7 people
July 11 to July 18, 2016
July 11 to July 18, 2016
Buildings destroyed
98 buildings
July 11 to July 18, 2016
July 11 to July 18, 2016
Flood Summary
Last updated: August 25, 2016
Event
Uttar Pradesh, India, July to August 2016
Date
July 14, 2016
Type
Inland flood, River flood
Cause
Extreme rainfall
Monsoon rain brought flooding to at least 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh in mid July. The affected districts include: Amroha, Kushinaga, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Basti, Barabanki and Bahraich.
Further rain from 19 August, with 43 people killed in rain-related incidents in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Terai regions, with over 800,000 affected.
Locations
A - Barabanki
B - Amroha
C - Kushinaga
D - Pilibhit
E - Lakhimpur Kheri
F - Basti
G - Bahraich
H - Ghaziabad
I - Jalaun
J - Varanasi
K - Ghazipur
L - Allahabad
M - Ballia
B - Amroha
C - Kushinaga
D - Pilibhit
E - Lakhimpur Kheri
F - Basti
G - Bahraich
H - Ghaziabad
I - Jalaun
J - Varanasi
K - Ghazipur
L - Allahabad
M - Ballia
Magnitude
River level
106.44 metres
River Ghagra at Elginbridge, Barabanki - July 18 to July 18, 2016
Danger level is 106.07 metres. As of 18 July, river was showing a rising trend.
River Ghagra at Elginbridge, Barabanki - July 18 to July 18, 2016
Danger level is 106.07 metres. As of 18 July, river was showing a rising trend.
River level
60.39 metres
Ganges at Ballia - August 25 to August 25, 2016
Previous record is 60.25 metres from 14 September 2003
Ganges at Ballia - August 25 to August 25, 2016
Previous record is 60.25 metres from 14 September 2003
Damages
Affected
11,854
July 14 to July 16, 2016
July 14 to July 16, 2016
Fatalities
4 people
July 14 to July 16, 2016
July 14 to July 16, 2016
Buildings destroyed
17 buildings
July 14 to July 16, 2016
July 14 to July 16, 2016
Fatalities
43 people
August 19 to August 23, 2016
Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Terai regions
August 19 to August 23, 2016
Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Terai regions
Affected
870,000
August 19 to August 25, 2016
Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Terai regions
August 19 to August 25, 2016
Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Terai regions
