Guwahati, May 30 -- Ferry operations connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati in Assam, were temporarily halted on Friday because of continuous heavy rainfall and stormy weather.

The Inland Water Transport (IWT) Department announced the suspension as a safety precaution amid deteriorating weather conditions.

Jayanta Gogoi, an engineer with the IWT Department, stated, "Ferry services will remain suspended until weather conditions improve and it is safe to resume operations." Meanwhile, commuters have been advised to use alternative transport options.

The IWT Department is closely monitoring the situation and will restart ferry services once the weather stabilizes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam ...