DHEMAJI, May 25 - Following torrential rains in the upper reaches of Arunachal hills and in Dhemaji district for the last three days, rivers and streams of the district are in spate, causing threat to Dhemaji, Sissiborgan and Jonai circles.
The water levels of Jiadhal in Dhemaji circle, Gainandi in Sissiborgaon and Lali river in Jonai are rising and posing a threat to nearby rural areas.
Surging waters of Jiyadhal river, which entered Na-ali Bhojugaon under Dhemaji circle on Saturday, inundated 19 villages of Jiyadhal and Batghoriya panchayats.
A report from District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) said that overflowing waters of Jiadhal on Monday entered Tingoriha Mising, Ujani Kekuri, Maj-Kekuri Bhanu Gaon, Balijan, Bordolopa and Soru-Dhekera villages under Dhemaji circle, besides submerging about 410 hectares of cropped area.
Overflowing water of the river inundated Na-Ali Gyanjyoti High School on its left bank and also creating havoc in the downstream areas.
Water is overflowing along Jiadhal Charali to Nolamukh PWD road, creating hardships to the commuters.
In Sissioborgain circle, surging waters of Gainadi has inundated a large portion at Sissi-Sripani Ahom gaon, causing problems in road communication to the local villagers.
However, the flash flood has not yet breached any embankment nor destroyed any standing crops in the area, according to the report.
Around 650 persons have been affected in the first wave of flash floods. The circle officers concerned are assessing the situation to report to the authorities about the loss and damages.
Incessant moderate to heavy rain in the region for last three days is throwing life of people out of gear. Rainwater is filling up low-lying areas besides creating hardships in road communication. The weather condition in the region has not improved till Monday evening.
