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American India Foundation raises funds for flood relief in Assam
AIF has launched an emergency appeal to provide food, clean water, hygiene supplies, and other essential relief to flood-affected families in Assam.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 05, Aug 2026
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The American India Foundation (AIF) has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to support communities affected by the ongoing floods in Assam, calling on donors to help provide essential relief to families displaced by the disaster.
In an appeal issued to supporters, AIF said the scale of the flood emergency remains severe as the cumulative death toll from this year's deluge rose to 87.
As of Aug. 3, more than 450,000 people across seven districts continue to be affected, with over 600 villages inundated. The organization said the floods have claimed more than 85 lives and submerged approximately 15,060 hectares of cropland, threatening the livelihoods of families that depend on agriculture.
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According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), floods have affected 11,45,109 people across 25 districts between April 29 and August 3.
AIF said the crisis has left many families coping with displacement, damaged homes, loss of belongings, disrupted sources of income, and uncertainty about recovery.
The nonprofit said it is mobilizing resources to help flood-affected communities access essential relief supplies, including food, clean drinking water, hygiene and sanitation support, and other critical necessities.
The state government has initiated restoration of public infrastructure, financial assistance for affected families and damage assessment of residential properties in the flood-hit districts.
In its appeal, AIF highlighted its longstanding commitment to disaster response, noting that the organization was founded in the aftermath of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, when members of the U.S.-India community came together to support affected communities. It said humanitarian response, from immediate relief to long-term recovery, remains central to its mission.
The organization urged individuals to contribute to its relief efforts here : https://donorportal.aif.org/page/assam-flood-relief
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