Golaghat District on High Alert as Doyang Hydroelectric Project Releases Water
Emergency Alert in Golaghat District
The water level in the Doyang Hydroelectric Project reservoir stood at 322.25 metres at 4 pm, on Thursday. (AT Photo)
Golaghat, July 23: Authorities in Golaghat district have issued a warning to residents in low-lying regions near the Doyang and Dhansiri rivers to stay vigilant. This alert follows the release of water from the Doyang Hydropower Project, as several rivers in the area are currently flowing at or above their danger thresholds.
As per official reports, the Doyang Hydroelectric Project reservoir recorded a water level of 322.25 metres at 4 pm, approaching its maximum capacity of 324 metres.
The spillway crest level is set at 321 metres. In response to the rising water levels, the project management has opened spillway gates 2, 3, and 4 by 0.50 metres each, while Gate 1 remains shut.
Currently, approximately 53 cubic metres per second of water is being discharged through the spillway.
Residents are advised to avoid riverbanks, bridges, and fast-moving streams, and to limit travel in flood-prone areas.
The district administration has urged the public to report any emergencies promptly and to cooperate with disaster management teams.
Emergency assistance can be accessed through the Golaghat District Emergency Operation Centre at 1077 or 9394985421.
Meanwhile, data from the Golaghat Water Resources Department's control room indicated that several rivers are flowing above their danger levels as of 4 pm.
The Dhansiri River at Numaligarh was measured at 79.26 metres, surpassing the danger mark of 78.42 metres, while the Gelabil River at Badulipara was at 77.94 metres, exceeding its danger level of 76.10 metres.
The Kakdonga River at Dufalating also exceeded the danger threshold, flowing at 88.29 metres against a danger level of 87.50 metres.
Other rivers are nearing critical levels. The Brahmaputra at Dhansirimukh was flowing at 74.93 metres, just below the danger mark of 75 metres, while the Doyang River at Jamuguri stood at 96.28 metres, slightly below its danger level of 96.91 metres.
The Dhansiri River near the old RCC Bridge was recorded at 88.66 metres against a danger level of 89.50 metres, and the Kakodonga River at the NH-715 junction was at 82.04 metres, just under the danger level of 82.20 metres.
The Difalu River near the NH-715 RCC bridge remained below the danger mark at 75.26 metres, compared to the danger level of 77.20 metres.
Earlier today, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited various flood-affected locations in Golaghat to evaluate the damage and oversee ongoing rescue and relief efforts.
He toured relief camps at Bhaskar Senior Basic School in Kamarbandha and Numaligarh Higher Secondary School, engaging with affected families and children, and instructed the district administration to prioritize the essential needs of those impacted by the floods.
According to government reports, the recent floods have impacted 25,791 individuals in the district.
In a press briefing, the Chief Minister noted that the floods have inflicted significant damage to agricultural land, livestock, and livelihoods, assuring that the government is committed to providing relief to those affected.
He also mentioned that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had reviewed the flood situation via phone and indicated that an inter-ministerial central team would soon visit Assam to assess the flood damage and determine the necessary assistance for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.