Guwahati: The Brahmaputra is swallowing land in Dhubrir Char. Over 300 residents face displacement as the river carves through the village in Assam’s Dhubri district. The settlement sits just 200 to 300 metres from the historic Ashokastami Mela Ground. Large chunks of riverbank continue to collapse into the water, threatening the survival of families and their farms.
Locals took action to stall the destruction. They raised Rs 80,000 to buy bamboo and rope for makeshift defenses. Residents built bamboo porcupines and palisades to trap silt and slow the current. These fixes are only temporary. "Residents said they are unlikely to withstand the Brahmaputra’s force during major surges."
The clock is ticking. Students face potential school closures as the river erodes critical connectivity. The village sits dangerously close to Dhubri town, and locals worry the river could soon threaten urban infrastructure if it keeps shifting course. Affected families now demand action from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. They want the state to reinforce the riverbanks before their homes vanish into the current.
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