Flooding in the Indian state of Assam has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people and displaced approximately 700,000 residents following several days of intense monsoon rainfall, officials reported Friday. The Brahmaputra River, which spans roughly 560 miles through Assam after originating in China’s Tibet region, overflowed its banks, inundating villages and damaging homes.

Nearly 900 villages were submerged, and over 7,000 households experienced power outages as floodwaters cut off access to affected areas. The floods forced close to 300,000 people into government-run relief camps where authorities have been providing food and other essential supplies. Helicopter airdrops have also been used to reach communities isolated by the rising waters.

The state capital, Guwahati, home to about 2 million people, faced significant disruptions on Thursday when flooding submerged roads, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Emergency responders, including police, disaster management teams, and volunteers, have been actively engaged in rescue operations and in delivering aid to flood-hit populations.

Officials emphasized ongoing efforts to monitor the Brahmaputra River’s water levels and to coordinate response measures aimed at mitigating further impacts. Authorities continue to urge residents in vulnerable areas to adhere to evacuation advisories to reduce risks as the monsoon season persists.