Guwahati, June 5 -- 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 Wednesday. Additionally, one person remains missing in the Cachar district.

According to officials, nine major rivers are currently flowing above the danger mark across the state, including the Brahmaputra at three different locations.

The River Barak is also flowing above the red mark in the Cachar district, with its tributaries showing a consistent rising trend.

The officials ...