Monsoon floods disrupt Assam rail network

Heavy monsoon rains in Assam have caused severe floods and landslides, disrupting railway services.

Over 11 lakh people in more than 2,000 villages are affected, and more than 1.15 lakh people have taken shelter in relief camps.

The flood death toll has risen to 61.

Major rivers like Dikhou, Disang, and Dhansiri are flowing above danger levels, worsening the situation.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working hard to restore services by deploying over 700 laborers and heavy machinery.

Train operations on the Lumding–Badarpur Hill Section are partially affected, with some trains rescheduled, canceled, or regulated.

The monsoon season, from June to September, often causes extensive damage to railway tracks and infrastructure, affecting rail connectivity and the movement of essential commodities in Northeastern states like Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and parts of southern Assam.