Guwahati, August 31: An alert has been issued in three Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and in Upper Assam after China informed India that the water level of the Tsangpo river was rising. According to an NDTV report, the water discharge in the Brahmaputra basin by China last week is the highest in the last 50 years. The Chinese government further informed that river Tsangpo was swelling due to heavy rains in China. Kerala Floods: Contributions to Kerala CM's Distress Relief Fund Reach Rs 1,027 Crore

In Arunachal Pradesh, the East Siang district administration told people to be on alert and not venture into the river for fishing or swimming as low lying areas were inundated. In view of the flood warning issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the Dibrugarh District Administration has taken precautionary measures in the district.

"We are closely monitoring the situation. We have sent our team to various flood-prone areas under Chabua revenue circle. If required, we will evacuate people from those areas," Deputy Commissioner Loya Maduri said. According to a Chinese government report, 9020 cumec of water was discharged into Tsangpo/Brahmaputra river as observed at various stations yesterday. The MP said Siang has been calm till today but people in East and Upper Siang districts were cautioned. This was the first time this year that China shared the river data with India,

(With inputs from agencies)

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