Dibrugarh, Aug 13 (PTI): Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said IIT-Guwahati has been approached by the Assam government for technical analysis of flooding in Dibrugarh and finding a lasting solution.
Sonowal, the Lok Sabha MP from Dibrugarh, reviewed the flood-affected and erosion-prone areas in the constituency and assessed the work done to protect them.
He said that IIT-Guwahati will conduct a study on the factors contributing to flooding in Dibrugarh.
The institute will prepare a master plan and offer technical advice and support to the government, he said.
Sonowal said the state government has formally requested IIT-Guwahati’s assistance and assured that necessary actions would be taken based on their recommendation.
Following heavy rains, floods and erosion severely impacted daily life in Dibrugarh.
Sonowal said IIT-Guwahati will also be consulted for sewer management in Chabua.
The minister also took part in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally organised by the district BJP.
