Road Connectivity Hit As Key Road Connecting Assam, Meghalaya Washed Away In Rains

Heavy rains and floods severely damaged NH-17, cutting off road connectivity between Assam and Meghalaya near Boko and Chaygaon.

Heavy rains damage NH-17, disrupting road connection between Assam and Meghalaya

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The relentless rainfall in northeastern India has triggered intense flooding and landslides, severely disrupting major transportation routes. One of the worst-hit highways, National Highway 17 (NH-17)—a crucial link between the states of Meghalaya and Assam—has sustained significant damage. Key sections of the highway were washed away in Boko and Chaygaon, cutting off road connectivity between Tura and Guwahati.

The most severely affected area along this route is the Shingra Reserve Forest near Boko, approximately 70 kilometers from Guwahati. At this location, a newly constructed section of NH-17 collapsed under the force of strong floodwaters. As a result, multiple trucks and heavy vehicles were left stranded, while smaller vehicles were forced to take a lengthy detour through Bongaigaon.

According to reports, at least 32 people have lost their lives in the northeastern states over the past two days due to landslides and heavy rainfall, which have caused widespread flooding. The states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram have been significantly impacted. In Assam alone, over 60,000 people across 12 districts have been affected by the severe weather conditions.

#Assam: A key bridge on National Highway 17 at Chaygaon near Guwahati has been declared unsafe for motor vehicles, and authorities have announced an immediate rerouting of all public and private transport.

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In Arunachal Pradesh, nine people—including seven members of two families—were killed in flash floods and landslides. On Friday night, a landslide pushed a Brezza car into a deep gorge along the NH-13 stretch between Bana and Seppa, resulting in seven fatalities.

Meanwhile, Assam has also witnessed the loss of five lives due to landslides triggered by heavy rain. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that all five deaths occurred in the Kamrup Metropolitan district.

The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for parts of Assam and orange and yellow alerts for the remaining northeastern states, warning of continued heavy rainfall in the coming days.