Railway bridge partially collapses after heavy rain in Assam; train services suspended, villages cut off
Heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion have led to the partial collapse of a railway bridge over the Simen River in Assam's Dhemaji district, suspending train operations. Meanwhile, a separate iron bridge connecting Kemi and Oyan was washed away by floodwaters, disrupting connectivity and raising concerns for students and farmers. Authorities are monitoring the situation and arranging alternative transport.
Heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion have led to the partial collapse of a railway bridge over the Simen River in Assam's Dhemaji district, suspending train operations. Meanwhile, a separate iron bridge connecting Kemi and Oyan was washed away by floodwaters, disrupting connectivity and raising concerns for students and farmers. Authorities are monitoring the situation and arranging alternative transport.
