GUWAHATI: After persistent endeavours by the Water Resources Department, the successful redirection of the Dibang River back to its former course has taken place. The river's altered trajectory had resulted in severe flooding and extensive soil erosion within the region.
The change, particularly noticeable during the monsoon season, led to a diversion of the Dibang River through Banbari village in Sadiya, ultimately merging with the Brahmaputra at the Hatighuli locality of Saikhowa. The consequent soil erosion inflicted substantial damage on farming lands and numerous houses, aggravating the plight of the local populace.
Both the state's Water Resources Department and the central government's Brahmaputra Board joined hands to alleviate the plight of the affected communities. The challenges of the project were compounded by prolonged delays due to resistance from the residents of Amarpur village in Sadiya, who opposed the restoration of the river to its original course.
As a direct result of the project's completion, substantial portions of the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts are now shielded against the potential threats of extensive soil erosion and its far-reaching consequences.
