Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Infrastructure Damage in Northeast India
Heavy rainfall in Northeast India has led to significant disruption, including a railway bridge collapse in Assam that suspended train services and cut off villages. Flash floods and a second cloud burst in Arunachal Pradesh have also been reported, with the flood toll climbing to three.
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Assam rail bridge partly collapses after heavy rain; train services suspended, villages cut off
Heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion have led to the partial collapse of a railway bridge over the Simen River in Assam's Dhemaji district, suspending train operations. Meanwhile, a separate iron bridge connecting Kemi and Oyan was washed away by floodwaters, disrupting connectivity and raising concerns for students and farmers. Authorities are monitoring the situation and arranging alternative transport.
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Torrential monsoon rains, followed by cloudbursts, have triggered severe flooding in the East Siang and Leparada districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
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