HT Correspondent
NAGAON, June 18: Due to the release of additional water from Karbi Langpi hydro-electric power project after incessant rain for over a couple of days, the Kapili river is flowing around one meter above its danger level. The overflowing water of the Kapili river, as well as the leaking water through the breached portion of the embankment near Changsuki at Kampur, inundated the large areas under Kampur revenue circle for the second time within a fortnight in the district since Monday.
It is reported that over 500 families of Changsuki and Potiapam areas under Kampur revenue circle have been severely affected by the floodwater till the time of filing this report. The flood victims, along with their domestic animals, have already shifted from their respective houses and have taken shelter at the railway track as well as at the nearby namghar. Besides, the flood water submerged the Kampur-Yamunamukh connecting PWD road, for which the district administration closed down all kinds of transportation on the road, sources added.
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Although the water level of Kapili river slightly receded on Tuesday morning, the Kapili river is still flowing above its danger level till filing this report. It is feared that if it rains more, the water level of the Kapili as well as the Nishari river will increase and the overflowing water from both rivers will submerge more new areas under Kampur as well as Raha revenue circles till midnight, sources added further.
