Flood Alert Issued for Assam and Tripura Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Central Water Commission Issues Flood Warning

New Delhi, May 1: Authorities in Assam and Tripura have been urged to remain vigilant due to the possibility of flooding, as indicated by the Central Water Commission (CWC).

With continuous rainfall anticipated until May 4 in the northeastern region, the CWC's recent advisory warns that water levels in significant tributaries of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers could rise considerably from May 1 to May 6, with some areas potentially exceeding normal flood thresholds.

According to the CWC, "Water levels are expected to increase in the tributaries of the Brahmaputra and Barak, with some locations likely to experience above-normal flood conditions during this timeframe." This warning encompasses various districts throughout the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley regions.

Particularly concerning is the Jiabharali river in Sonitpur district, which is projected to see a significant rise, as noted in the CWC advisory.

"The main stem of the Brahmaputra may experience elevated levels across districts such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Sonitpur, and Dhubri. Likewise, the Barak river in Cachar and Karimganj districts is expected to reach above-normal flood levels," the CWC reported.

Additionally, rivers like Kushiyara and Katakhal in Karimganj and Hailakandi districts have been flagged as at risk of rising water levels during this period, according to the CWC.

The advisory also recommends close monitoring of several rivers in Tripura, including Muhari, Burima, Gumti, Khowai, Manu, Haora, and Juri until May 1.

Persistent flooding in Assam is often caused by water levels exceeding danger thresholds in the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and their tributaries.

The Water Resource department of Assam reports that the state typically faces three to four flood waves annually, resulting in average yearly damages of approximately Rs 200 crores.

Last year, floods impacted over 630,000 individuals across 21 districts in Assam, leading to numerous fatalities.

By

A Correspondent