BEKI RIVER

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Context

• According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority, water levels of several rivers, including Beki River, are rising due to torrential rains in Assam and nearby areas.
• The water level is now above danger level mark.

Other Details

• The flood situation affected approximately 20 lakh people in 20 districts.
• In Lakhimpur district several houses are damaged.
• The water level is also inundating to new areas.
• 45 revenue villages of several districts in Assam are impacted 

Assam State Disaster Management Authority Report

• Nalbari district (44,707 people) is most affected which is followed by Baksa, Lakhimpur, Tamulpur and Barpeta.
• In these district 07 lakh domestic animals, and poultry have also been affected.
• 4 embankments, 72 roads, and 7 bridges were also damaged due to these flood waters.
• 14 relief camps and 17 relief distribution centres are set up.
• In the affected district more than 2000 people are given shelter in relief camps.
• Various organizations and services like NDRF, SDRF, and Fire & Emergency Services have started the rescue works.

Beki River

• This river originates from Mountain Reserve Forest at Mathanguri.
• Beki river is also known as Kurissu River in Bhutan.
• A right bank tributary of river Brahmputra, it flows in north to south direction.
• After crossing a length of about 85 km, it joins Manas.
• The total area drained by this river is 26,243 Sq.km.
• In Assam state, it passes through the village of Barpeta and Chairang.
• Nearest National highway close to this river is NH- 31.

• For many communities it also serves as a mode of transport and a source of livelihood.
• It turns dangerous during monsoon and has various concerns like -
  • At Narayanguri frequent damage of embankment along the river,
  • Frequent floods in the lower part
  • Bank erosion at Chafakamar village and nearby areas

Must read Article:

Rivers of India

https://www.iasgyan.in/blogs/major-rivers-of-india

https://www.iasgyan.in/blogs/statewise-list-of-rivers-in-india

Floods

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/floods

https://www.iasgyan.in/mind-map-current-issues/flood-in-india

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/assam-flood-2023-latest-updates-1-20-lakh-affected-beki-river-water-level-danger-mark-20-districts-shelter-relief-camps-ndrf-sdrf-2023-06-22-877239