Arunachal: Water level rises in Siang river due to torrential rains

ITANAGAR: The water level of the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh is hovering over the danger level mark due to torrential rains.

On Saturday, the water level touched the 153.29-meter mark which is just 0.67 metres below the danger level at 4pm.

RWD EE G Pertin informed that the water level of the river in Tuting in Upper Siang has risen from 425.88 metres on Friday to 426.73 meters on Saturday.

Reportedly, soil erosion has also been taking place in Komlighat area due to the rise in the water level.

According to Pertin, a boulder spur that had been constructed in 2000 was washed away on 6 July this year.

The strength of the old boulder spur was further weakened due to the repeated blasting of explosives for fishing by unknown persons.

The department, following instruction from the local MLA and the DC, has undertaken erosion controlling measures. Reportedly, the erosion is currently under control.

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