Severe storm hits Cachar, disrupts normal life, causes extensive damage to infrastructure

Assam: A severe storm has severely disrupted normal life in Assam’s Cachar district. According to officials, the sudden weather change has caused significant damage in many areas. The storm disrupted normal life and caused significant inconvenience to residents.

Local authorities reported that strong winds and inclement weather uprooted trees and downed power poles in several areas. This disrupted power supply, resulting in prolonged power outages in several areas. Furthermore, fallen trees on roads disrupted traffic, impacting public movement.

According to reports from various parts of Cachar, several houses and shops were also damaged. Strong winds blew away tin roofs and damaged the structures of some buildings. Damage is reported to be more severe in rural areas, where mud houses were particularly affected by the storm.

Officials stated that relief and rescue operations have been initiated following this natural disaster. Local administration teams are visiting the affected areas and assessing the damage. Assistance is being provided on a priority basis to areas with significant damage.

Electricity department teams have also been immediately activated to repair fallen poles and broken wires to restore power supply. The Public Works Department is also working to remove fallen trees from roads to restore normal traffic.

Such severe storms are often seen in Assam during weather changes, but this time they have affected more areas. Experts believe that sudden weather changes and strong winds are contributing to the increase in such incidents.

Locals reported that the storm was so strong that it caused damage in many areas within minutes. Many families had to temporarily evacuate. The administration has appealed to the public to remain vigilant and follow the weather department’s warnings.

The Cachar administration has also stated that necessary assistance will be provided to those whose property has been damaged. Instructions have been issued to the relevant departments for this purpose.

Health services have also been put on alert following the storm, ensuring immediate assistance in case of any emergency. No major loss of life or property has been officially confirmed at this time, but the damage figure is expected to rise.

Following this incident, the administration has activated disaster management teams and instructed them to be prepared for similar situations in the future.

Overall, this severe storm in Cachar has significantly disrupted life and damaged infrastructure. Relief and repair operations are underway, and the administration is working to restore normalcy.