Flood situation worsens in Kampur, KA
HT Correspondent
NAGAON, May 15: Due to incessant rainfall during the last couple of days as well as the release of excess water from the dams of Karbi Langpi hydro electric power project in West Karbi Anglong by its authorities concerned, the Kapili river is flowing one meter above the danger level for over last 48 hours and the overflowing water has submerged over 39 villages under Kampur and Raha revenue circles in the district since Saturday last.
Besides, the flood water of Kapili river inundated 2,391 hectares of crop land and also submerged the Kampur – Jamunamukh PWD road at various places due to which the transportation throughout the road has been disrupted till filing of this report.
Besides, two houses were ravaged in the greater Kampur area and over 1,400 domestic animals were affected by the first shower of the flood water, a source added.
As per an official release issued by district disaster management authority, the overflowing water inundated 18 villages under Kampur revenue circle like Raja Ali Gaon, Rangolu basti, Juripar, Langjap, Ujanmari, Daparagaon, Shalibukgaon, Alitangani gaon, Chiropothar, Kumbhirdubi, Kapilikangaon, etc., while another 21 villages under Raha revenue circle like Bajobatomari, Balijuri, Banduraati, Baruabari, Barunguri, Bandura Duba, Chiuguri, Deblong ati, Dabolu Beel, Dalimguri gaon, etc., have been submerged by the overflowing water of Kapili river.
It is, however, expected that more areas under those two revenue circles might get submerged by flood water in the next few hours.
Significantly, no lives have been lost in the first wave of flood in the district till filing of this report.
