Kurichhu Dam Water Release Raises Flood Risk in Assam’s Beki River
Kurichhu Dam Water Release Raises Flood Risk in Assam’s Beki River
IN · Published Oct 22, 2026
• The water levels in Assam's Beki River have risen due to intermittent water releases from Bhutan's Kurichhu Hydropower Project, combined with recent rainfall in the plains.
• The Beki River, a transboundary river originating in Bhutan and flowing into Assam, is part of the Brahmaputra river system.

Impact & Risks

The rising water levels in the Beki River pose a significant flood risk to communities in Assam, particularly in the floodplains of Lower Assam. Residents in low-lying areas near the river are at risk of displacement and property damage. The situation underscores the vulnerability of Assam to floods caused by a combination of heavy monsoon rainfall, sediment load, riverbank erosion, and transboundary water flows. Effective flood management and transboundary cooperation between India and Bhutan are critical to mitigating these risks.

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