Assam's Flood-Ravaged Village Await New Bridges For 28 Years | Read

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  • Published On: April 11, 2017
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An extremely bumpy drive followed by a pillion ride on a motorcycle over a rickety bamboo bridge is what one has to endure to reach Kalkata village, 25 kilometres from Dhemaji town in Assam. The past few years, Assam has seen a series of floods between May and September. 55-year-old school teacher Tarun Gogoi discusses with his family their crisis management strategy this time around.

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