Majuli Faces Severe Erosion Threat as Monsoon Approaches
Erosion Crisis in Majuli
The river island is once again under threat as large swathes of land continue to be eaten away by the Brahmaputra.
Jorhat, Apr 10: As the monsoon season begins, riverbank erosion in Majuli has escalated, causing significant concern among local communities.
This river island, known for its rich Sattriya culture, is facing a dire situation as extensive land loss continues due to the Brahmaputra's relentless encroachment.
In past years, numerous families have been displaced, losing their homes and farmland to the river's fury.
The situation is particularly dire in Chamguri village, where erosion has reached alarming levels.
Residents report that they are now forced to stay awake at night, vigilantly watching as the river threatens to wash away their homes, which they have built with great effort over the years.
A poultry farm has already been completely consumed by the river, highlighting the severity of the ongoing crisis. The fear among villagers is palpable, leading them to forgo sleep to protect their properties.
One resident expressed, “The erosion has come very close to our home. We built this house just last year. A similar situation had occurred before Bihu last year as well. The government had assured us of erosion control measures, which is why we constructed our home near the riverbank.”
Despite the escalating crisis, locals claim that no officials from the relevant departments or administration have visited the affected areas to assess the situation.
“Even after reaching out to the authorities, they cited election duties and have not responded. We are losing sleep over this. A poultry farm has already been washed away, and no one from the Brahmaputra Board has come here. I urge the Chief Minister to provide us with a safe place to live,” she added.