Tinsukia, Nov. 9 -- An alliance representing downstream communities in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the two governments, demanding rehabilitation, flood protection and other safeguards linked to the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project.

The Dibang Dam Assam-Arunachal Downstream Action Alliance, formed on October 17, 2026, has called for immediate intervention by both governments, seeking Project Affected Family (PAF) status for families living downstream of the proposed dam.

The alliance has also demanded public hearings in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts and the construction of guide walls, embankments and protection walls along the downstream stretch from the dam site in Arunachal Pradesh.

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