HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, June 6: Over 40 families have been affected after a crucial embankment along the Buri Dehing River was washed away during the recent wave of flooding in Dibrugarh.
Though floodwaters have now receded, residents of Bongamor Block Gaon in the Khowang Legislative Assembly constituency continue to face serious challenges due to the lack of potable drinking water.
Every year, the people of Bongamor Block Gaon suffer during the flood season, with many homes damaged by rising waters.
Resident Binay Kalita said,
“Our cropland was damaged due to the recent flood wave. The embankment, built to control flooding, was washed away into the river. We are facing a severe shortage of drinking water. The floodwaters started to recede only after the weather improved.”
Kalita added,”Floods come every year, often before the monsoon, damaging our crops. We depend on farming, and continued flooding will cause great problems.”
Another villager echoed these concerns,”The flood has just started, and we don’t know what will happen in the coming days. Last year also, a crucial embankment was breached, causing water to enter the village. We face hardships every flood season.”
The villagers also lament the shortage of fodder for their cattle.
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“Due to the floods, we are struggling to feed our animals and have had to leave them unattended in the village. We urge the authorities to provide fodder,” said a resident.
Officials confirmed that relief materials were distributed and camps were set up for flood victims. Fortunately, the water levels have started to subside.
The recent floods have affected seven revenue circles: Dibrugarh East, Dibrugarh West, Chabua, Moran, Tengakhat, Naharkatia, and Tingkhong. A total of 96 villages and approximately 24,432 people were impacted. The highest numbers of affected people were reported from Chabua (8,179), Tengakhat (4,932), and Dibrugarh West (3,362).
With floodwaters receding, many displaced residents are now returning home.
