CWC Warns of Flood Threat Across Northeast India

• By Thetripurapost Desk, Guwahati
• May 01, 2026
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The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a fresh advisory warning of a possible flood-like situation in several parts of Northeast India due to continuous rainfall forecast over the coming days.

According to the advisory, the India Meteorological Department has predicted persistent rainfall across the region till May 4, which could trigger a significant rise in water levels in major rivers and tributaries between May 1 and May 6.

The warning covers multiple districts of Assam, including areas in the Barak Valley region.

Among the rivers under close observation, the Jiabharali River in Sonitpur district is expected to witness a sharp rise in water levels. The main stem of the Brahmaputra River is also likely to experience elevated water levels in districts such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Sonitpur, and Dhubri.

Similarly, the Barak River is expected to swell in Cachar and Karimganj districts.

The advisory further identified rivers including the Kushiyara River and Katakhal River in Karimganj and Hailakandi districts as vulnerable to rising water levels during the forecast period.

Authorities have been directed to remain on high alert and continuously monitor river conditions to prevent any untoward incidents.

The advisory also extends to Tripura, where close monitoring has been recommended for rivers such as the Muhari, Burima, Gumti, Khowai, Manu, Haora, and Juri rivers over the next two to three days.

State disaster management authorities and district administrations have been advised to take precautionary measures, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, as the region braces for continued rainfall and rising river levels.