Guwahati, 21st August: A calamitous landslide struck the Silchar-Haflong national highway, sending shockwaves through the region. The incident unfolded in Bandarkhal during the early hours of Monday, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction as muddy water surged down the hillside.
The impact of the landslide has been particularly severe on the transportation network, effectively bringing it to a standstill. The forceful deluge of muddy water wreaked havoc on the road, rendering it impassable and disrupting the vital flow of traffic.
With a sense of urgency befitting a crisis, local authorities have sprung into action, mobilizing resources to clear the debris and restore the road. The efforts to restore connectivity have taken on an urgency akin to wartime operations, underscoring the pressing need to swiftly resume vital transportation connections.
As the region grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophic event, the focus remains on the collaborative endeavor to reclaim the road and mend the disrupted lifelines that communities rely on for their daily activities.