Brahmaputra's relentless erosion threatens tea estate, farmland at Chabua
Dibrugarh: Massive erosion by the Brahmaputra, at Chabua in Dibrugarh, has led to large portions of the Balijan tea estate, along with agricultural fields, being washed away, leaving farmers and tea garden workers in distress.
The river's unchecked erosion has not only washed away parts of the tea plantation, it is also the Balijan Road and nearby embankments, raising fears of further devastation.
Residents of Balijan and Bogoritolia said the Brahmaputra's aggressive erosion has intensified in recent days, with nearly 50 metres of land having been washed away. The tea estate, a key source of livelihood for many, has suffered significant losses.
"We have lost vast stretches of land overnight. The river is advancing rapidly, and if no steps are taken, then the entire tea estate will be gone. Our livelihoods are at stake.
The govt must act immediately," said Rajen Tanti, a tea garden worker.
The erosion has also brought the Balijan Road and the nearby river embankment under severe threat. If the Brahmaputra's onslaught continues, vital infrastructure could collapse, cutting off connectivity and exposing nearby villages to flooding.
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"The embankment is barely holding. If it breaches, several villages downstream will be in danger. We have been pleading for permanent solutions, but only temporary measures have been taken. Now, we are paying the price. Every year, erosion eats away our land, but the govt only reacts when disaster strikes. We need long-term solutions like reinforced embankments and dredging," said Mukut Hazarika, a local community leader.
Local residents have appealed to the water resources department and district administration for immediate anti-erosion measures."We need immediate intervention from the authorities. Even an hour's delay means more land lost," a local resident said.
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