Maligaon, June 13 (MExN): The situation in Dima Hasao is gradually returning to normalcy as restoration work continues in full swing. In total, restoration works at 46 locations have already been completed and work at other 15 critical locations is going on in full vigour.
A press release from Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR stated that during the 2nd week of May, due to heavy torrential rains and massive landslides, around 85 Kms of railway track in the Lumding-Badarpur hill section of Lumding division were badly affected. Breaches had occurred at more than 61 locations in this section, resulting disruption of the rail communication to the hilly states of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam. During mid of May 2022, Dima Hasao witnessed more than the normal rainfall. In locations like Maibong, Mahur, New Haflong, Jatinga Lampur, New Harangajao and Damcherra the exaggerated downpour resulted in landslips, flash floods and washouts causing the disruption.
“NF Railway is targeting speedy restoration work in the entire hill section with an aim to restart services by July 10, 2022. Even in such weather, thousands of workers and hundreds of machines are working day and night in this area under the supervision of Railway officials. The entire stretch from Badarpur to Jatinga Lumpur has already been restored,” the release stated.
