Brahmaputra

BJP, Congress Lock Horns Over Assam Floods as State Grapples With Mounting Toll

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BJP, Congress Lock Horns Over Assam Floods as State Grapples With Mounting Toll

Villagers shift from a flood affected area to a safer place following heavy rainfall in Assam’s Nagaon. (PTI) Several rivers are still flowing above the danger level with continuous rain in certain parts of the state on Wednesday The devastating floods in Assam this year have taken the lives of 79 people so far and … Read more

north east floods: HM Amit Shah suggests creation of large ponds in northeast, use of ISRO data for flood control

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north east floods: HM Amit Shah suggests creation of large ponds in northeast, use of ISRO data for flood control

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said at least 50 large ponds should be created in the northeast to divert water of the Brahmaputra to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation and tourism. Chairing a review meeting on preparedness for flood management during the monsoon, Shah also emphasised on optimum use of satellite … Read more