Brahmaputra

Assam: Underwater State?

By Newsnet Intern on June 22, 2022 EAST-SIDE STORIES

In the last 24 hours, southern Assam’s biggest town Silchar has been inundated. According to media report the town of Silchar has never experienced this such severe flooding before.. In Assam 32 out of 36 districts have been affected by extreme rainfall and resultant flood. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), since April […]

China says India shouldn’t fear Tibet Dam

By Newsnet Intern on October 9, 2016 DEVELOPMENT NEWS

China says its new dam over the Brahmaputra in Tibet will not affect India. Justifying its move to blockade a tributary of the Brahmaputra to construct a dam, China tried to allay fears that it would affect the river flow into India, saying that there will be no adverse impact on downstream areas. The Lalho […]