Key roads closed in Katigorah sub-division amid Barak river deluge

way2barak, June 3: In a significant development impacting daily commuters and transportation services, the Assistant Executive Engineer of the Katigorah Territorial Road Sub-Division under the Public Works (Roads) Department has issued a  notification announcing the immediate suspension of vehicular and pedestrian movement along two key roadways. The precautionary step has been taken in light of severe flooding triggered by the swelling of the Barak River, which has inundated and overtopped several stretches of these roads, posing a grave risk to public safety.

The first affected route is the crucial TRK Road, extending from Chowrangee Point to Noon Nagar. Due to multiple inundated segments, the road has become unsafe for both vehicles and foot traffic. Authorities have advised commuters to use the Siddipur–Noon Nagar Road as an alternative route until further notice.

Similarly, the Peernagar to Natanpur Road has also been closed, as floodwaters have rendered large portions of the stretch impassable. Travelers heading toward these destinations are urged to take the Kushiarkul–Peernagar Road or the Nischintapur Niz–Jalalpur Road as viable alternate options.

Officials have emphasized that this order is effective immediately and will remain in force until the flood situation improves and a thorough assessment ensures that normal traffic can be resumed without endangering lives. While regretting the inconvenience caused to the public, the department underlines that the safety of commuters remains the top priority.

The administration has urged all road users to cooperate with the directive and stay tuned to official updates for further instructions as the situation evolves.

This is stated in a press release issued from Regional Office of Information & Public Relations Barak valley zone Silchar Assam.