[Assam] Breakage at the Subansiri Dam

[Manoj Das]

Yes, there is a devastating flash flood in Lakhimpur, but not due to
Subansiri coffer dam. It is due to overflow of Ranganadi dam a large area
stretching from Bihpuria to Lakhimpur is affected. We are unable to be in
touch with our family members there. As per last report yesterday, 90% of
Lakhimpur is submerged under water.

These dams built in great haste will cause more tragic disasters later. In
an area where earthquakes in excess of 8.7 richter strike in regular
periodicity, big dams should be banned. Assamese people have to seriously
consider about asserting their downstream riparian rights, now.



On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 11:20 PM, bg <bgogoi at gmail.com> wrote:

> Breakage at the Subansiri
> Dam<http://www.assamtimes.org/admin/article_edit.php?search_id=1622>
>
> The cofferdam of the 2000 MW Subansiri Hydropower Project has breakage at
> around 11.30 AM this morning. Due to this, water level at the Subansiri
> riverbed has risen and washed away some of the small huts from the bank of
> the river. More than 100 villages are affected in the downstream of the
> river. Panigaon is the worst effected area. There is no news of any
> casualty
> so far. Due to continuous rains and disrupted communication, no news of the
> actual situation of that area is available as of now.
>
> National Hydropower Corporation (NHPC) is responsible for the construction
> of the dam.
>
> Peoples Movement for Subansiri Brahmaputra Valley (PMSBV) has already
> predicted about today's incident some time back, which becoame true
> morning.
>
> Details awaited.
>
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