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August 30, Friday: In a major move to protect the wetlands in urban areas and address the growing concern of urban flooding, the Assam government has passed a new bill. This legislation aims to rejuvenate water bodies, properly channelize them, and enhance their capacity to store and recharge groundwater during rainfall.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the significance of this development in a tweet, highlighting that the bill would enable effective management of water resources, thereby reducing the risk of floods in cities. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to safeguard the state’s environment while ensuring sustainable urban development.
