Dima Hasao (Assam) [India], May 2 (HBTV): Heavy rainfall in the hill district of Dima Hasao has caused flooding and landslides, resulting in communication disruptions. 

Several areas of the district, including Haflong town, are flooded due to heavy rainfall. 

Railway services also have been disrupted due to landslides between Jatinga-Lampur and New Harangajao.

CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway Sabyasachi De told ANI over the phone that in some parts water and mud overflowed onto the railway tracks.  

"Now the clearing process is underway. There is no report of any railway track damage. We are on alert," Sabyasachi De said. 

The Dima Hasao district police issued an advisory and said that the Jatinga-Harangajao stretch of National Highway 27 was closed for all vehicular traffic till 4 pm today due to heavy rains. 

The Haflong Lake has been overflowing due to continuous rain, causing damage to nearby houses and roads. The district commissioner has requested the chief executive officer of Haflong Municipal Board to clear the drains and release the lake’s water directly into drains. It also asked the chief executive officer of Haflong Municipal Board to submit an action report within three days.  

"Due to continuous rain, Haflong Lake is overflowing the road and damaging houses in and around the lake. In this regard, you are requested to clear the drain and make immediate arrangements to release the lake water directly into the drains. Action taken report is to be submitted to the undersigned within three days," the district commissioner stated in a letter.   

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.