Guwahati, June 1 -- Ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli in Assam have been temporarily suspended due to a sudden rise in the water levels of the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries.

The Inland Water Transport (IWT) Department announced on Sunday that operations between Neematighat and Kamalabari have been halted for safety reasons.

An IWT official explained, "The Brahmaputra's water level began rising Saturday night, submerging several ferry ghats. The river is also carrying massive logs, which pose a serious danger to navigation. Therefore, ferry operations have been suspended."

The suspension has caused significant hardship for the residents of Majuli. One passenger said, "This isn't a new problem. Until the Jorhat-Majuli brid...