Over 39 villages under Kampur and Raha circles submerged

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NAGAON: Due incessant rains during the last couple of days as well as the release of excessive water from the dams of Karbi Langpi hydro-electric power project in West Karbi Anglong by the authority concerned, the Kapili River is flowing one metre above the danger level for over 48 hours and the overflowing water of the river has submerged over 39 villages under Kampur and Raha revenue circles in the district since Saturday.

Besides, the flood water of Kapili River inundated 2391 hectares of crops land and also submerged the Kampur-Jamunamukh PWD road in various places for which road communication was disrupted till filing of this report. Besides, two houses were ravaged in the greater Kampur area and over 1,400 domestic animals were affected by the first shower of the flood water, resources added.

As per an official release issued by the district disaster management authority, the overflowing water inundated 18 villages under Kampur revenue circle like Raja Ali Gaon, Rangolu basti, Juripar, Langjap, Ujanmari, Daparagaon, Shalibukgaon, Alitangani gaon, Chiropothar, Kumbhirdubi, Kapilikangaon etc. while another 21 villages under Raha revenue circle like Bajobatomari, Balijuri, Banduraati, Baruabari, Barunguri, Bandura Duba, Chiuguri, Deblong ati, Dabolu Beel, Dalimguri gaon etc have been submerged by the overflowing water of Kapili River. Significantly, no lives have been claimed by the first wave of flood in the district till filing of this report.

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