Assam Flood: IAF Rescues 119 Train Passengers Stranded in Flood due to Heavy Rain
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority said landslides were reported from New Kunjang, Phyangpui, Moulhoi, Namjurang, Dakshin Bagetar, Mahadev Tilla, Kalibari, North Bagetar, Zion and Lodi Pangmaul villages, where around 80 houses were badly affected.
Guwahati, May 16: In a major rescue operation, the Indian Air Force has airlifted 119 passengers of the Silchar-Guwahati Express after the train was left stranded due to heavy rain.
After the train was stranded for several hours, the district administration, with the help of the Indian Air Force, rescued all the people.
Assam has been ravaged by flash floods and massive landslides at several places, snapping rail and road links from other parts of the state.
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said that landslides have been reported from New Kunjung, Fiangpui, Moulhoi, Namzeurang, South Bagetar, Mahadev Tilla, Kalibari, North Bagetar, Zion and Lodi Pangmoul villages, where around 80 houses were severely affected.
Around 25,000 people across six districts of Assam have been affected by the first wave of floods in the state this year. Assam State Disaster Management Authority informed that "Till now, a total of 24,681 people of 94 villages in six districts - Cachar, Dhemaji, Hojai, Karbi Anglong West, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metro) have been affected due to floods."