Assam bridge collapses amid heavy rain, train services halted and villages cut off

A railway bridge over the Simen River in Assam's Dhemaji district partially collapsed due to heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion, forcing authorities to suspend train services. In a separate incident, floodwaters washed away an iron bridge linking the Kemi and Oyan areas, cutting off local connectivity. The dual infrastructure failures have raised serious concerns for students and farmers dependent on these routes. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation and working to arrange alternative transport options for affected residents.