Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Elephants Halt Ferry Services in Majuli, Disrupting Travel
A large group of elephants stopped the ferries from running between Jorhat and Majuli.
These ferries are important for people to travel.
The elephants, including some babies, were in the river and near the boats.
Passengers had to wait, and some ferries got stuck.
People are worried about their safety and want the forest department to help move the elephants so the ferries can run again.
Ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli were halted due to a herd of elephants.
Over 100 elephants blocked the ferry route, causing disruptions.
Passengers reported ferries stranded mid-river, waiting for the herd to move.
The herd included baby elephants and was seen near anchored ferries.
Passengers have requested the forest department to take action.
- Who
- A herd of over 100 elephants and ferry passengers.
- What
- A herd of elephants disrupted ferry services.
- When
- Since Thursday, with further disruption reported on Friday morning.
- Where
- Between Nimatighat in Jorhat and Kamalabari ghat in Majuli.
- Why
- The elephants were blocking the ferry route, causing delays and safety concerns.
- Location
- Jorhat to Majuli ferry route
- Cause of disruption
- Elephant herd blocking route
- Number of Elephants
- Over 100
- Affected Services
- Ferry services
- Concern
- Passenger safety and travel delays
- Actions Requested
- Intervention by forest department and district administration