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Heavy rainfall has damaged transport infrastructure across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, with a railway bridge collapsing in Assam's Dhemaji district and landslides disrupting road connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. Flooding has affected thousands of residents, while rail services on the affected route remain suspended. Restoration teams and disaster response agencies have been deployed to repair damaged infrastructure and assist affected communities. The India Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rainfall across parts of the Northeast.
Heavy rainfall across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has caused extensive damage to transport infrastructure, with a railway bridge collapsing in Assam's Dhemaji district and multiple landslides disrupting road connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. The incidents occurred over the past week as relentless monsoon rain triggered flooding, erosion and slope failures across several districts in the Northeast.
The railway bridge, located between Silapathar and Simen Chapori in Dhemaji district, collapsed after strong flood currents eroded its foundation. Northeast Frontier Railway officials suspended train operations on the affected section immediately after the incident and diverted engineering teams to assess the damage and begin restoration work. Authorities stated that no casualties were reported in the bridge collapse.
Flood conditions have worsened across several districts of Assam, with overflowing rivers inundating villages, agricultural land and road networks. According to state authorities, thousands of people have been affected, while relief camps have been established for displaced residents. Emergency teams have also been deployed to restore damaged infrastructure and assist affected communities.
In neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, continuous rainfall triggered landslides at multiple locations, blocking highways and district roads. The landslides disrupted connectivity to several remote areas and hampered the movement of essential supplies. Public Works Department teams, supported by local authorities, have been working to clear debris and reopen road links wherever weather conditions permit.
Officials said the adverse weather has also affected rail and road transport across parts of the region, with authorities advising commuters to monitor service updates before travelling. Infrastructure restoration efforts are being carried out alongside flood relief operations as agencies assess the extent of damage to public assets.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states over the coming days. Disaster management authorities have urged residents in vulnerable flood- and landslide-prone areas to remain alert and follow evacuation advisories where necessary.
State governments are continuing to monitor river levels and coordinate with disaster response agencies, railway authorities and district administrations to restore connectivity and minimise disruption. Restoration work on damaged transport infrastructure is expected to continue after water levels recede and weather conditions improve.
The latest spell of monsoon rainfall highlights the recurring vulnerability of transport infrastructure across the Northeast, where flooding, riverbank erosion and landslides frequently disrupt road and rail connectivity during the rainy season.
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