Guwahati: While the flood situation in Assam remains critical with most of the rivers including the Brahmaputra flowing menacingly above the danger mark, the water level of the Barak river which flows through Cachar district in the state too has been on the rise in the recent days. The overflowing of the Brahmaputra river has already damaged crops and triggered mudslides, displacing millions of people.
Employees of the state and Central water resource department, who are monitoring the water level of the Barak river, said that the situation is currently under control, adding that further rains can cause a flood-like situation in the area.
A Central Water Commission official told reporters, "Situation is under control, however, further rains can cause a flood-like situation in the area. Currently, water is below the danger level."
Meanwhile, an employee of the state Water Resource Department elaborated upon the current situation in the region and said that while there have been no reports of flooding due to the river water in the district the situation could worsen if rainwater enters the Barak river.
"Water from Mizoram and other places located above enters the Barak river. The situation can turn bad if more water enters the river. We are working with the Central Water Commission as per the inputs we get. We are trying our level best to do our duty even during the COVID-19 phase," Deborato Roy, an employee of the state water resource department said.
"The water level at the Annapurna ghat had increased approximately 30 cm above the danger level two-three days back, but now it has receded and is below the danger level. The water in the Barak river is currently almost a metre below the danger level. We are fully ready for any challenges the rising of water level in the river may pose," he further added.
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