Guwahati, July 3 -- Cachar district in Assam faced another disruption in connectivity on Wednesday after a temporary bamboo bridge over the Harang River was washed away due to a sudden rise in water levels.

The bamboo bridge had been erected as a temporary measure following the collapse of the main bridge on the Silchar-Kalain National Highway two weeks ago. Though no casualties were reported, the incident has added to the challenges faced by residents in the area.

Cachar Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav informed the media that construction of an iron suspension bridge at the site has begun under the supervision of the Public Works Department (PWD). "Construction began this evening, and we are hopeful that the suspension bridge will be ...