Dhubri: With heavy inflow of water from Bhutan, the water level of the Gangadhar River has surged, causing massive erosion in the Sastarghat area under Patamari Gaon Panchayat of Dhubri constituency. The rising river has triggered panic among residents as vast stretches of land continue to cave into the river, destroying homes and farmlands.
According to reports, several bighas of cultivable land, houses, and trees have already been washed away overnight. Many families, fearing complete loss, have begun dismantling their homes and moving to safer locations. The devastation has left dozens of villagers homeless, with their agricultural livelihoods now in jeopardy.
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Local residents have expressed deep concern and frustration over the recurring erosion, urging their MLA and MP to take immediate preventive measures before the situation worsens further. Villagers have demanded urgent embankment repairs and long-term protection measures to safeguard their remaining land and properties.
Erosion along the Gangadhar River is not a new problem. Every year, thousands of families in Dhubri district lose their homes and farmlands to the relentless river currents. Despite repeated promises and temporary solutions, the issue remains unresolved, leaving riverside communities to battle despair and displacement year after year.
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As the water level continues to rise, the residents of Sastarghat watch helplessly, hoping for swift government intervention before more of their land — and lives — are swallowed by the river.
