Dibrugarh, July 22 -- Erosion has been reported at Maijan in Assam's Dibrugarh district, near the Chief Minister's Secretariat, raising concern among local residents.
According to local sources, the erosion began on Monday night. Approximately 15 feet of land has been lost to the Brahmaputra River since then. Residents said the situation is recurring and continues to impact the area each year.
"We are witnessing fresh erosion since last night. Around 15 feet of land has already been eroded. This has become a regular issue, and we are worried," a resident said.
Locals stated that large tracts of land have been lost over the years and no long-term measures have been taken so far to address the problem.
The district administration has in...
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