Assessing Flood Impacts of Diroi River on its Riverine Area in Sivasagar District, Assam: A Comprehensive Study

Krishnamoni Saikia

Abstract: Floods are recurring natural disasters in the Diroi River basin, Sivasagar district, Assam, posing significant threats to local communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. This study aims to assess the impacts of floods in the Diroi River basin, focusing on the social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Primary data of the study were collected through an open-ended questionnaire. The sample size of the study is 227. A mixed-method approach that combines socio-economic surveys, this research evaluates flood risk, vulnerability, and resilience in the region. Pearson?s corelation matrix has been used to analyse the impact of flood on the socio-economic development of the study area. Q-GIS is used to prepare the study area map. Findings highlight the severity of flood impacts on agricultural livelihoods, infrastructure, and human settlements. The study also identifies key factors influencing flood vulnerability, including land use changes, inadequate flood management infrastructure, and socio-economic disparities. The results of this assessment can inform flood risk management strategies, policy interventions, and community-based initiatives to enhance resilience and reduce flood-related losses in the Diroi River basin.

Keywords: flood assessment, vulnerability, socio-economic impact, risk management, Diroi River

How to Cite?: Krishnamoni Saikia, "Assessing Flood Impacts of Diroi River on its Riverine Area in Sivasagar District, Assam: A Comprehensive Study", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1032-1036, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251212190359, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251212190359