Guwahati: The Brahmaputra River ferry service between Guwahati and North Guwahati have been suspended, the inland water transport division announced in a June 30 directive.
The decision was made taking into account the Brahmaputra River’s rising water levels, strong currents, and floating wood logs and other debris, keeping in mind the safety of commuters.
It may be noted that various rivers in Assam and the Northeast have been flowing above unsafe levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The Brahmaputra River’s water level is 49.07 millimetres over the danger zone.
The order mentioned that services will remain suspended temporarily until further orders.
“This is for general information to all concerned that in view of rising water level and floating of wooden logs, debries as well as heavy current in the river Brahmaputra, operation of all departmental boats / vessels in the Guwahati based ferry services under I.W.T. Division Guwahati are hereby temporarily suspended with effect from 1″ July/2022 until further order,” read the order from the inland water transport division of the government of Assam.
It added, “This is issued as a precautionary measure and keeping in view of safety of the lives & properties of ferry passengers.”
