Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Tipkai River Floods Wreak Havoc in Dhubri's Gauripur
The Tipkai river in Gauripur, Dhubri district, is causing a lot of trouble.
Heavy rains have made the river's water rise very high, and it has washed away more than 20 houses.
Many farms, especially those growing jute, are underwater, and the crops are ruined.
People in the areas of Baghmara and Baraibari have been facing this problem for many years because the government has not done enough to protect them from the floods.
Last year, the villagers even built their own wall to protect their homes and farms.
Now, they are asking the government to do something to stop the floods and protect them better.
Over 20 houses in Baghmara and Baraibari have been washed away by the Tipkai river due to heavy rains.
Hundreds of bighas of crops, particularly jute, are submerged, causing severe losses for farmers.
Residents have been facing this problem for several years due to a lack of government-initiated anti-erosion measures.
Last year, villagers built a 1.3-km earthen embankment to protect their homes and farmland.
People are appealing to the state government to take prompt action to address the perennial flood problem and implement anti-erosion measures.
- Who
- Residents of Baghmara and Baraibari, Dhubri district
- What
- Flooding caused by the Tipkai river due to incessant rains
- When
- July 18, 2024
- Where
- Gauripur, Dhubri district, Assam, India
- Why
- Lack of anti-erosion measures and inadequate flood protection
- Location
- Gauripur, Dhubri district, Assam, India
- Affected Areas
- Baghmara and Baraibari
- Houses Washed Away
- Over 20
- Crop Loss
- Hundreds of bighas of crops submerged, severe loss for jute farmers
- Anti-Erosion Measures
- Lack of government-initiated measures, villagers built 1.3-km earthen embankment last year