The Assam government has roped in a group of German experts for finding a long-term solution to the decades-old problem of floods and erosion caused by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, and a preliminary report has been prepared and submitted to the state government by the group.

A concept paper drafted for development and application of sustainable river management options for the Brahmaputra as part of a European Commission (EU)-sponsored project, laid stress on channelising the Brahmaputra to mitigate bank erosion and reclaim new land, basing on comprehensive analysis.

The erosion and flood-hit citizens of the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia have decided to drag the State government to Court if the former failed to respond with immediate remedial measures.

Jaigaon, June 13: If dams are modern India

KALAHANDI: The rapidly eroding bank of the River Hati has been giving sleepless nights to people living in Kalampur block under Kalahandi district.

Inhabitants of Temra, Darlipada, Khangarguda, Biripur, Matikhal, Balichada, Khandi-Dangriguda and Bankapala are the worst affected as the river has been menacingly advancing into the villages.

GUWAHATI, June 13

Two scientists

SILCHAR, June 3: The stretch of National Highway 44 regarded as the lifeline of supply of Barak Valley, Mizoram, Tripura and East Manipur is now being threatened by slow but steady erosion caused by river Barak near Panchgram where the only industry of this valley, Cachar Paper Mill, is located.

GUWAHATI, June 2: A concept paper on the Brahmaputra river system and management based on hydrology and hydraulic will be prepared by German scientist Prof Wolfgang Flugel in association with Prof Nayan Sarma, head of the department, Water Resource Department and Management, IIT, Rourkee.