DIBRUGARH: Residents in Dibrugarh, Assam are facing a harrowing situation as the Brahmaputra river was flowing above the danger level of 105.78 meters on Sunday morning.
This marks the fourth consecutive day the city has been submerged under water due to flash floods and inadequate drainage systems.
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With water levels expected to rise further to 105.82 meters by evening, low-lying areas are at significant risk.
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Residents pointed fingers at the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) for failing to address the clogged drains, a problem persisting for decades.
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The situation is exacerbated by the poorly designed and outdated drainage system within the city.
Streets have transformed into waterways, displacing residents and disrupting daily life, a local said.
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“Flash floods and waterlogging are an annual ordeal in Dibrugarh,” lamented a senior resident.
“The district administration has repeatedly failed to find a solution. Every monsoon season, we face the same struggles. The overflowing Dibrugarh Town Protection (DTP) drain floods our houses. This has been happening for decades”, he stated.
With all 22 wards under the DMC submerged, many homes are underwater, causing immense hardship for residents.
The district administration is reportedly using five high-level pumps to remove rainwater from the town, but the response appears insufficient to address the longstanding drainage issues plaguing Dibrugarh.