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.