Guwahati, May 1: The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a fresh advisory warning of potential flood-like conditions across parts of Northeast India, citing forecasts of sustained rainfall over the coming days.
According to the advisory, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continuous rainfall in the region until May 4, which could trigger a significant rise in water levels in major rivers and their tributaries between May 1 and May 6. The warning covers multiple districts in Assam, including areas in the Barak Valley.
Among the rivers being closely monitored is the Jiabharali River in Sonitpur district, where water levels are expected to increase sharply. The main channel of the Brahmaputra River is also likely to witness elevated levels across districts such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Sonitpur and Dhubri.
In the Barak Valley region, the Barak River is expected to swell in Cachar and Karimganj districts. Additionally, rivers including the Kushiyara River and the Katakhal River in Karimganj and Hailakandi districts have been identified as vulnerable to rising water levels during the forecast period.
The advisory also extends to Tripura, where authorities have been asked to maintain close surveillance over rivers such as the Muhari, Burima, Gumti, Khowai, Manu, Haora and Juri over the next two to three days.
Officials have directed state disaster management agencies and district administrations to remain on high alert and continuously monitor river conditions, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, to mitigate risks and prevent any untoward incidents as rainfall persists across the region.
