Bajali: Water levels in the Beki River have risen sharply in Assam following the release of excess water from Bhutan’s Kurichhu Hydroelectric Project, prompting authorities to issue an alert for residents living along the river and in low-lying areas. The rising water level has triggered concern among people residing along the Beki, with residents fearing possible flooding in the region. The situation has also revived memories of major floods witnessed in 2004 and 2007. According to local authorities, the situation has been under close watch since around 5 am on Tuesday. The district administration has alerted people living in vulnerable riverine areas and urged them to remain cautious as water levels continue to rise.
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Public announcements and loudspeaker messages are being used to advise residents to stay away from the riverbanks and shift to safer locations if the situation deteriorates. Authorities have also warned people against entering the river for fishing, collecting firewood or retrieving other materials, citing the heightened risk posed by the increased water flow. The latest development has raised concerns in parts of Lower Assam, particularly among communities dependent on the Beki and living close to its banks. Officials are continuing to monitor the river and the downstream situation.
Residents have been urged to follow instructions issued by the administration and avoid unnecessary movement near the river until the situation improves. The Beki, which originates in Bhutan and flows through Assam, is among the rivers in the region that can experience rapid changes in water levels during periods of heavy rainfall and upstream water releases. Authorities are maintaining vigilance to prevent any untoward incident and to respond promptly if the rising water level leads to flooding in vulnerable areas.
