Surface connectivity to Assam’s Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district, as well as the neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur, remained severed on Thursday due to incessant rains that triggered multiple landslides and washed away roads and railway tracks at various locations across the state.
The Dima Hasao district of Assam bore the brunt of the excessive rainfall, leading to landslides and a flood-like situation that disrupted access to railway services and roads in multiple areas.
Taking cognizance of the situation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed officials to ensure that connectivity is restored at the earliest and that all necessary assistance is provided to those affected by the relentless rains.
“Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is monitoring the flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao and Barak Valley. The CM has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to those affected,” the Chief Minister’s Office tweeted.
Railway services between Jatinga-Lumpur and New Harangajao in Assam have been disrupted due to landslides, with mud and water inundating the tracks at several locations, according to Northeast Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Sabyasachi De. He stated that while the railway track clearing process is underway, no damage has been reported yet.
Meanwhile, waterlogging has occurred in several areas of the Dima Hasao district, particularly in Haflong, as a result of the continuous downpour. Schools in Haflong will remain closed, and local authorities have advised citizens to refrain from unnecessary travel.
Officials stated that in addition to the unrelenting rain since Wednesday night, flooding and landslides have disrupted daily life in several parts of the Dima Hasao district.
The Dima Hasao District Disaster Management Authority has issued an advisory, urging individuals to postpone unnecessary travel until May 4.
According to reports, a stretch of the Haflong-Silchar Road between Harangajao and Miyungkro has been washed away, leaving many vehicles stranded on both ends and severely hampering communication.
As the state grapples with the aftermath of the incessant rainfall, authorities are working tirelessly to restore connectivity and provide relief to affected areas. The situation remains critical, and residents have been advised to exercise caution and follow advisories issued by local authorities.
