Assam rail bridge partly collapses after heavy rain; train services suspended, villages cut off | TheBriefWire
Assam rail bridge partly collapses after heavy rain; train services suspended, villages cut off
Published 28 June 2026 ยท india
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
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.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 10:22 PM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 7:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.