Overview

• The third temporary bamboo bridge over the Harang River was washed away by heavy rains on July 2, severing Silchar’s link to the Silchar–Kalain National Highway.
• The Public Works Department has started erecting an iron suspension bridge at the site and aims to restore basic traffic by Saturday.
• Materials for a Bailey bridge have reached Bhangarpar and an engineering team from Ranchi is due to begin assembly soon, with completion now expected in two weeks.
• Vegetable prices in Silchar markets have surged sharply as transport routes remain cut off despite government orders to maintain fixed rates.
• Separate repairs on the Gammon Bridge over the Barak River at Badarpurghat are proceeding on schedule for a July 20 finish.