300 km of New Embankments Under Construction to Mitigate Flood Risks: Pijush Hazarika
Embankment Construction: Approximately 300 km of new embankments are being constructed in flood-prone areas to significantly reduce flood damage, as stated by Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika.
Survey & Feasibility: The Water Resources Department conducted a detailed survey to identify feasible locations for new embankments.
Completion Timeline: The ongoing construction is expected to be completed by mid-April, aiming to minimize flood impact during the upcoming monsoon season.
Future Plans: An additional 150 km of embankments will be constructed next year.
Embankment Repairs: Breaches from the previous year have been repaired, but strengthening old embankments remains a challenge.
Infrastructure Challenges: Assam has approximately 4,500 km of embankments, many of which are outdated. Their reinforcement requires significant funding, and the government is implementing the repairs in a phased manner.
