Shocking Truth Revealed: Human Folly Behind Brahmaputra Tributary’s Devastating Course Change and Highway Displacement
Was Human Folly to Blame for Beki River’s Devastating Course Change in Lower Assam?
The question lingers: Did human folly and ignorance cause the Beki River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, to alter its course, displacing thousands and disrupting a vital state highway in Lower Assam?
This issue has gained prominence as 1,31,041 people across 222 villages in the Kalgachia region find themselves marooned by the river’s shifting path. An investigation into this calamity reveals deep-rooted issues dating back to 2004. According to the Integrated Flood and Erosion Management Plan compiled in 2022 by the Assam State Water Resources Department, with support from the World Bank, the origins of this crisis are complex and multifaceted.
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Further inquiries prompted by this management plan suggest that the challenges of flood and erosion control have been compounded by years of inadequate infrastructure planning and environmental mismanagement.
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Original Story https://www.eastmojo.com/assam/2024/07/18/beki-was-human-folly-to-blame-for-brahmaputra-tributary-changing-course-displacing-state-highway/
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