Dibrugarh, Aug 28: In a heart-wrenching incident, one person drowned in Nogaguli area of Assam’s Dibrugarh on Monday, when he was swept away by the raging waters of the Brahmaputra River during his attempt to bathe.

The individual, identified as Birsa Munda, hails from the Nogaguli area. According to sources, the strong current of the river washed him away. In response, the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) have been mobilized to initiate a search and rescue mission.

The Brahmaputra River has crossed the danger level in Dibrugarh, making it the first instance this year. The upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh have experienced relentless rainfall over the past few days, causing the sudden rise in the river’s water level.

The current water level of the Brahmaputra River stands at 105.83 meters, above the danger level of 105.70 meters, as per the records of the Water Resource Department.

Incessant torrential rains in the Arunachal Pradesh region have increased the water level of the Brahmaputra River since Saturday. As a consequence, the Dibrugarh district administration has directed residents in low-lying areas to evacuate as a precautionary measure.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the rising water level has affected a population of 13,425 across three revenue circles of Dibrugarh. Specifically, 15 villages have been impacted thus far, resulting in the inundation of 396 hectares of agricultural land, affecting 5,831 males and 4,743 females.

An official from ASDMA commented, “The situation was stable until Sunday, but an unexpected surge in the water level of the Brahmaputra exceeded the danger mark. Consequently, low-lying areas were submerged. We strongly urge residents in these vulnerable areas to relocate for their safety.”

Efforts to provide relief are underway, as supplies and sustenance for livestock are en-route to reach the affected families imminently.

In light of the situation, the Water Resource Department has, however, stated that while the water level is projected to rise further, the forecasted levels are well within manageable limits, and all embankments remain secure.

Notably, the highest flood level recorded for the Brahmaputra River in Dibrugarh was 106.48 meters on September 3, 1998.

In a parallel development, significant parts of Dibrugarh town encountered waterlogging subsequent to an hour-long downpour last Sunday.

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