Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Assam Floods Disrupt Train Services
Heavy rains in Assam caused a river to overflow, which flooded a town and railway tracks.
This made it unsafe for trains to run, so many were stopped or rerouted.
The railway is helping passengers with food, water, and transport.
The army is also helping people who are stuck because of the floods.
Officials are working to fix the tracks as soon as possible, but they can't do that until the water goes down.
Floodwaters from the swollen Dikhow River inundated Simaluguri town and railway tracks in Upper Assam.
Train services in the Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections have been suspended for passenger safety.
Long-distance trains from Dibrugarh and Tinsukia have been diverted through the Rangiya-Rangapara route.
Local trains have been cancelled or short-terminated, and efforts are underway to restore services.
The Indian Army has been deployed to evacuate stranded people in several districts of Upper Assam.
- Who
- Northeast Frontier Railway, Indian Army, Assam government, and passengers
- What
- Floods in Upper Assam have disrupted train services and led to evacuations
- When
- The situation is ongoing as of July 20
- Where
- Simaluguri town in Sivasagar district, Tinsukia Division, Upper Assam
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers have inundated railway tracks and areas
- Affected Areas
- Simaluguri, Namtiali, Selenghat, Simaluguri-Namtiali, Simaluguri-Selenghat sections
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall and swollen Dikhow River
- Impact
- Train suspensions, diversions, and cancellations
- Passenger Support
- Food, water, refunds, and help desks
- Rescue Efforts
- Indian Army deployed for evacuations
- Monitoring
- Continuous monitoring by Northeast Frontier Railway
- Expected Restoration
- Unknown until water recedes