Guwahati, July 24 (IANS): The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday issued an advisory asking people to stay away from the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district as the water level continued to remain dangerously high despite showing a falling trend. Officials said the warning was issued after the Central Water Commission (CWC) reported that the Dikhow River at Sivasagar continued to flow in a severe flood situation on Friday morning. According to the CWC, the river was flowing at 94.26 metres at 9 a.m., which is 1.86 metres above the danger level of 92.40 metres. Although the water level has started receding, it remains in the severe flood category, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain alert. The CWC also noted that while the river level was 0.09 metres below its previous highest flood level (HFL) of 94.35 metres, recorded on July 2, 2024, it continues to pose a serious threat to low-lying areas along its banks.