The Latest Breaking News from Brahmaputra

Assam flood update: Over 46,000 affected, 3,809 hectares of crop land flooded

Assam grapples with escalating floods as 46,000 people in six districts face inundation, with Dhemaji bearing the brunt. The Brahmaputra and another major river are dangerously high, causing significant infrastructure damage and submerging over 3,800 hectares of crops. Tragically, the state recorded its first flood-related death in Dhemaji. Relief efforts…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Mahseer Fish: The King of Indian Freshwater Rivers

Why Is Mahseer Called the King of Indian Rivers?

Close-up of Mahseer fish highlighting its large scales, powerful body, and royal appearance.

Mahseer earns this royal title due to its unmatched power and endurance in Indian rivers. It can swim against strong currents, leap over obstacles, and survive in rocky…

Times Pets · Feb 18

China plans to build the world’s largest dam – but what does this mean for India and Bangladesh downstream?

China recently approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam, across the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. When fully up and running, it will be the world’s largest power plant – by some distance.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

Assam floods: 75,000 people affected, four rivers flowing above danger level

At least four major rivers were flowing above the danger level in the State, officials said, adding the Brahmaputra has breached the red mark in Dhubri and Nematighat, while the Disang was flowing above the danger level in Nanglamuraghat and Dikhou in Sivasagar.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Irrigation department favours change of gates, additional vents for higher discharge at Kaddam

At a high-level meeting, it was decided to create 2 lakh cusecs flood discharge capacity, replace 65-year-old crest gates, study flood protection works on rivers like Ganga, Brahmaputra, take protection measures for key installations, relocate affected villages, take mitigation measures for 7 major streams, and propose interventions like groynes/spurs.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

A cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra river in India

From its source in Tibet, the Brahmaputra river flows through northeast India to Bangladesh, merging there with its equally mighty sister, the Ganges, and draining into the Bay of Bengal. A cruise along its Indian stretch on the “elegant” 18-cabin river boat Charaidew II is a delight, says Sophy Roberts…

The Week · Jun 12, 2023

IGGL completes Asia's largest underwater hydrocarbon pipeline across Brahmaputra: CEO

Asia's largest underwater hydro-carbon pipeline, below the river Brahmaputra connecting Jorhat and Majuli in Assam has been completed by the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the company's CEO Ajit Kumar Thakur said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 22, 2023

AP PHOTOS: In India, river erosion engulfs villages

In the 12 years that he has been the priest of a small temple by the mighty Brahmaputra, Ranajit Mandal had never witnessed the river’s fury like this. Not only the temple, but the 50 homes in his native Murkata village were washed away in a matter of days.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Assam: One Dead, 3 Injured In Boat Accident On Brahmaputra In Nalbari District

One person died and three others were injured following a boat accident in the Brahmaputra river in Assam's Nalbari district on Sunday evening.Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2022

Circle Officer missing in Assam boat mishap

Collision with a submerged post caused 28 people to sink in a channel of the Brahmaputra River in Dhubri district, said sources

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022