Assam: IAF airlifts 119 stranded passengers after train services hit due to heavy rain

The Silchar-Guwahati train was left stranded in Cachar as heavy rain blocked the railway line. The stranded passengers were rescued by the IAF on Sunday.

The India Air Force rescued 119 passengers of the Silchar-Guwahati Express after the train was left stranded due to heavy rain.

The Silchar-Guwahati train was stranded in the Cachar area. Due to flood water, the train was unable to move either forward or backward.

After the train was stranded for several hours, the district administration, with the help of the Indian Air Force, rescued 119 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.

"Railway line at Jatinga-Harangajao and Mahur-Phaiding was blocked due to landslides. Before reaching Maibang tunnel at Geremlambra village, road is likely to be blocked due to landslides," ASDMA added.

The ASDMA further said that nearly 25,000 people are affected by floods across five districts in Assam.