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Guwahati: The Assam government debunked viral social media claims linking the state's flooding to the opening of Bhutanese dam gates on August 6. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota labeled a widely shared advisory titled "Bhutan River: 3 Gates Opened" as factually incorrect. Official data from Bhutan's Hydrology Department confirms intense upstream rainfall caused the rising water levels.
Bhutanese authorities confirmed the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant performed a routine reservoir-flushing operation on July 21. No emergency water releases are currently underway. The Bhutanese government stated, "The increase in river discharge is the result of intense rainfall in upstream catchment areas and has no connection with sudden dam operations."
Dam operations follow strict protocols. Downstream stakeholders receive advance notice through official channels. Flood Control Rooms in Assam and Bhutan maintain real-time communication regarding rainfall and river levels. Officials urge the public to ignore rumors. Citizens should rely strictly on official updates as several districts across Assam continue to battle widespread inundation.
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