Assam Water Resources Minister inspects embankment area in Dibrugarh

By Avik Chakraborty

DIBRUGARH:

Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, on Sunday, visited the embankment sites in Dibrugarh and inspected the ongoing repair works in the area.

The Minister visited Burijan, Rohmoria, Bogibeel and Dehing Jerai sites and directed the officials to complete the erosion-control works at the earliest. 

Hazarika informed that embankment construction and repair works have been accelerated across the state due to the approaching flood season.

"To rid the region of the flood problem, I have directed officials to conceptualise and build embankments in a scientific manner. They have been asked to use porcupine and geo-bags to stem the river erosion along the embankments. I have issued strict instructions to the officers to complete all official procedures and formalities on time so that repair works can be started at the earliest," Hazarika said.

Earlier during the day, Hazarika visited the tomb of Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra in Tinsukia to pay homage to the first ruler of the Mattack kingdom.

Given the impending flood-like situation, the Minister has instructed the district administration to take immediate measures to prevent erosion in the area and protect the ancient tomb

The Minister also visited areas like Natun gaon, Rangagora, Tengabari, Mirigaon and Rowmari and took a 35-km boat ride to the heart of the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park to assess the pre-flood situation and flood preparedness.

Every year huge landmass is lost due to floods and erosion in Assam, and the government has not been able to solve the problem to date.

(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)

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