“Cyclone impact has badly affected Cachar” Keerthi Jalli

Cyclonic winds coupled with heavy downpour over the past few days have caused inundation across many places in Cachar district.

The water level in Barak river is on a steady rise due to the continuous rainfall posing threat of flood across the district.

According to sources, while the danger level of Barak River at Annapurna ghat is 19.83 metre, the water level has raised upto 19.75 metre at 1 pm on Saturday with a continuous rising trend of 5cm per hour.

The departmental forecast suggests that the water level might touch 19.80 metre if rain continues, sources added. “Cyclone impact has badly affected the area.

We are sending manpower and resources for rescuing stranded public. I have written for requisitioning NDRF for Barak Valley in lieu of the coming days,” the DC said.