Continuous torrential rains in North-East India have badly affected life. In Assam, a 300 meter long iron bridge was washed away due to the strong current of flood, due to which many areas got cut off. At the same time, due to continuous rains in Arunachal Pradesh, traffic has been disrupted in many parts of National Highway-13 due to incidents of landslides and road collapse.
300 meter long iron bridge washed away
In Dhemaji district of Assam, about 300 meter long iron bridge connecting Kemi and Oyan was washed away due to sudden rise in the water level of Kemi river on Sunday. Due to washing away of the bridge, road connectivity of Kemi-Old Jalom area with Jonai Sadar was completely cut off. According to local people, after the arrival of huge amount of water from Arunachal Pradesh, the water level of the river rose rapidly and within some time the bridge got washed away in the strong current. It is being told that this bridge was constructed only about a year ago.
The breakage of the bridge has increased the problems of the students and farmers of the area. Local people say that this was the main route to reach the school located across the river. Due to the approaching examinations, there is a possibility that the studies of the students will be affected. At the same time, reaching the fields has also become a challenge for the farmers during the farming season. Local people also claimed that at the time of construction of the bridge, they had demanded a permanent concrete bridge instead of iron.
Landslides in many parts
On the other hand, due to continuous rains in Arunachal Pradesh, incidents of landslides, rock falls and road subsidence have been reported in many parts of National Highway-13 on Pasighat-Pangin road. Traffic has been affected at several places between Renjing and Yembung.
death of many people
The death toll has risen to three with one more body found in Papum Pare district in search and rescue operations following flash floods caused by rain in Arunachal Pradesh. Officials gave this information on Sunday. There were also reports of floods and landslides due to incessant rains in several other parts of the state, leaving houses submerged and infrastructure damaged. The local administration has started rescue and evacuation operations.
The administration has launched operations on a war footing to clear debris from roads and restore traffic, but incessant rains are hampering relief operations. The state government has appealed to people to travel only when absolutely necessary and take special precautions in landslide-prone areas. The administration has said that till the situation becomes normal, vigilance should be exercised on sensitive routes and instructions of the local administration should be followed.
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in many northeastern states for the next few days. In view of this, the administration has advised people living in low-lying areas to be alert and contact the local administration in case of any emergency.