Dibrugarh: Train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations in Assam’s Dhemaji district have been suspended following severe flooding and riverbank erosion that affected a railway bridge.
According to an NFR statement, train movement on the Murkongselek–Silapathar route under the Tinsukia Division will remain suspended until further notice.
NFR said more than 110 mm of rainfall in and around Dhemaji district led to flooding and severe riverbank erosion near a railway bridge located between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations.
“On account of excessive rainfall of more than 110 mm in and around Dhemaji district of Assam and subsequent flooding and bank erosions affecting the railway bridge at KM 408/11-13, the section between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations has been suspended for train operation. This bridge, constructed in 1965, and later converted to broad gauge, was in good and safe condition, but due to washing away of a large portion of the riverbank during the heavy rains, one of its piers became unstable,” the NFR said.
Railway authorities clarified that no train was damaged and no injuries were reported. Since the branch line carries low traffic, train operations had already been suspended as a precaution due to rising floodwaters.
Help desks have been set up at Dhemaji, Silapathar and Murkongselek railway stations to assist passengers. The situation is being closely monitored by NFR in coordination with the district administration and the state government.
Meanwhile, the flood situation in Dhemaji worsened after the Dikari River overflowed, inundating low-lying areas, residential localities, roads and agricultural fields, disrupting normal life across the district.
Officials said at least 15 people were stranded on a riverine char at Koraibari after a sudden rise in the river’s water level. Nearly 100 cattle are also reportedly marooned on the char.
According to district officials, four revenue circles—Jonai, Sissiborgaon, Dhemaji and Gogamukh—have been affected by the floods.
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A total of 15,483 people, including 7,323 men, 5,801 women and 2,359 children, have been affected. Jonai Revenue Circle is the worst hit, with 10,248 affected residents.
Officials said nearly 1,263 hectares of cropland have been submerged. Around 43,098 livestock have also been affected, although no animal deaths have been reported.
“No human casualties or missing persons have been reported so far, and no houses have been damaged in the affected revenue circles,” an official said.
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