Assam Times: Flood hits Dhemaji as Jiadhal breaches embankment

Flood hits Dhemaji as Jiadhal breaches embankment
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Editor on 28 May, 2008 01:19:00
 
The first wave of flood waters are surging in Upper Assam's Dhemaji district
affecting hundreds of families early on Wednesday morning. The situation
started deteriorating as the river Jiadhal has breached a portion of the
embankment measuring around 20 meters. This has forced as many as 300 families
to leave their houses. More areas are set to come under the surging waters as
the incessant rains are continuing.
According to information, the NH 52 is closing on Wednesday following rising
water level in Kumotia river. The water level is rising following the incessent
rains from Arunachal Pradesh over topping the national highway. The road is
being repaired by the Border Roads Organisation.