The flood situation in Assam has worsened, with the Dhansiri (South) river in Golaghat district and the Dikhow river in Sivasagar district both exceeding danger levels. The Central Water Commission (CWC) issued a bulletin on July 4, categorizing these areas as experiencing a severe flood, where current water levels are concerning but still below historical highs.
In Numaligarh, the Dhansiri (South) river has reached 78.81 meters, surpassing the danger threshold of 78.42 meters. Simultaneously, the Dikhow river in Sivasagar has hit 92.57 meters, exceeding its danger level of 92.4 meters. Both rivers are on a consistent rise, with the Dhansiri increasing by 20 mm per hour and the Dikhow by 110 mm per hour.
Additionally, Assam faces potential flood risks at six other locations that have been classified under the ‘above normal flood’ category. These sites include the Barak river at Annapurna Ghat in Cachar and the Brahmaputra river at Neamatighat in Jorhat, where water levels have surpassed warning marks and are approaching danger levels.
The CWC’s bulletin also indicates that 14 sites across India are currently above warning levels, with 12 classified as ‘above normal.’ These locations are spread across states such as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Special attention is being given to reservoir inflows, particularly as 25 sites in 11 states report inflows exceeding threshold limits. This situation includes major reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha.
In Madhya Pradesh, the Bargi reservoir on the Narmada is experiencing a considerable inflow rate of 6,948 cubic meters per second (cumecs), while the P D Jurala dam in Telangana is seeing substantial inflows of 3,400 cumecs.
The CWC is closely monitoring these sites due to the potential for escalating flood conditions. Residents are urged to stay updated through official channels and to prepare for possible emergency measures should water levels continue to rise.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-flood-dhansiri-dikhow-rivers-cross-danger-levels-1239509-2025-07-04?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2025-07-04 16:48:00
