Landslide hits NH37 in Silchar, several vehicles stuck

Several vehicles on both sides got stuck as a result of the landslide.

A landslide hit the national highway 37 in Cachar district on Monday due to heavy rain, disrupting traffic movement in the area.

The landslide occurred in the Lalpani area in the district.

Several vehicles on both sides got stuck as a result of the landslide. The forceful flow of muddy water cascading down the hill wreaked havoc on the road.

Meanwhile, a kind of chaos has arisen among the passengers.

Road clearing work is underway to re-start movement of traffic.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall over several parts of the Assam till August 26.

On August 17 too, heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Manipur’s Noney district, blocking the Imphal-Silchar highway due to which at least 500 goods vehicles are stranded.

The landslides happened on the National Highway 37 between Irang and Awangkhul part 2, Khongsang and Awangkhul, and Rangkhui village.

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