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Beki River's Changing Course
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In Lower Assam, the Beki River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, has triggered a crisis by altering its course, displacing thousands and wreaking havoc on state infrastructure. The roots of the issue date back to changes initiated in 2004 when the Beki River started carrying a significant silt load from both itself and the Manas River.
Causes of Course Alteration
- The Integrated Flood and Erosion Management Plan of 2022, supported by the World Bank, highlighted the increased flood hazard and severe erosion along the Beki River's path.
- Periodic releases of water from the Kurichu Dam in Bhutan further escalated floods and erosion downstream, altering the Beki's natural course significantly.
- Lack of proactive bank protection measures and failures in coordination between the water resources department, district administration, and public works department exacerbated the crisis.
Fact Box:About Beki River
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