Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Assam floods halt train services
There has been a lot of rain in Assam, India, which has caused a river to overflow.
This has led to flooding in a town called Simaluguri, where the train tracks and stations are located.
Because of the flooding, the Indian Railways has stopped train services in that area to keep everyone safe.
The trains won't be running on two specific routes until the floodwater goes down and it's safe again.
The floodwater has covered the train tracks and parts of the town, making it dangerous for trains to operate.
Indian Railways has suspended train operations in Simaluguri, Assam due to flooding.
Heavy rainfall caused the Dikhow River to overflow, leading to flooding in Simaluguri town and the railway tracks.
Train services on the Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections have been suspended until further notice.
The suspension is to ensure the safety of trains and passengers due to the floodwater overtopping the tracks.
The affected areas include the station yard and railway colony in Simaluguri, Sibsagar district.
- Who
- Indian Railways (IR)
- What
- Suspension of train services
- When
- Due to ongoing flooding (exact dates not specified)
- Where
- Simaluguri, Assam
- Why
- To ensure the safety of trains and passengers due to flooding
- Location
- Simaluguri, Assam
- Cause of Flooding
- Heavy rainfall in upstream catchment
- Affected River
- Dikhow River
- Affected Areas
- Simaluguri town, Sibsagar district, railway tracks
- Affected Train Services
- Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections
- Action Taken
- Suspension of train operations
- Reason for Suspension
- Safety of trains and passengers