The flood situation in Lower Assam is likely to be worsened as Bhutan releases water from the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant reservoir in Kuricchu River, reports emerged on June 18.
Bhutan Releases Dam Water
The water levels in Kaladiya River and Pahumara River in Barpeta district are flowing above the danger mark which has raised concerns among the residents.
The state is already reeling under a flood-like situation with thousands of people impacted. A total of 37,535 people in 13 districts across Assam have been affected by the current floods.
As per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 25,275 people have been affected alone in Lakhimpur district while 3,857 people were affected in Dibrugarh and 3,631 people were affected in Biswanath district. The water level of River Kopili River is rising in Nagaon district and Puthimari at the National Highway crossing in Kamrup district.