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Assam Governor Reviews Dhemaji Flood Works, Signals Forthcoming Action Plan

The visit featured on-site scrutiny of Jiadhal closure work to pave a roadmap for sustainable fixes.

Overview

  • District Commissioner Rahul Suresh Javir briefed on flood dynamics, socio-economic impacts, embankment performance, and progress of ongoing schemes.
  • Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya reviewed Dhemaji Water Resources Division projects aimed at strengthening long-term resilience.
  • He inspected efforts to close an avulsion channel near the upstream side of the Samarajan Bridge on the Jiadhal River.
  • An official release said an action plan is on the anvil to pursue sustainable, permanent solutions to recurring floods in the district.
  • The Governor also assessed Raj Bhavan-led initiatives and suggested exploring eco-tourism on dry riverbeds shaped by shifting river courses.