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Digital Desk: Following reports that surfaced on Thursday, ferry services from Majuli in Assam have been put on indefinite hold due to the Brahmaputra River's worrying rise in water levels.
Reports state that the decision to halt ferry operations in Majuli was made with the passengers' safety in mind. The decision by the government was also prompted by the ferry ramps becoming entirely submerged due to the Brahmaputra River's rising water levels.
The ruling will stand until the water levels drop beneath the danger levels, according to the Inland Water Transport Department.
According to sources, the ferry services at the Aphalamukh-Nimati and Kamalabari-Nimati ghats have also been discontinued.
An official from the ferry ghat expressed the choice, saying, "Up until yesterday, we saw ferry services run according to schedule despite a little uptick in water levels. However, the water levels increased significantly yesterday night and have continued to do so this morning. As a result, the water levels now determine everything. We may be able to resume operations tomorrow if the waters drop; else, ferry services will stay suspended."
Following an increase in the Brahmaputra River's water level on June 23, a similar order resulted in the suspension of ferry services at the Nimati Ghat in Majuli, Assam, for an undetermined period of time last month.
Given the information received, the Brahmaputra River's water levels scaled up, and it was flowing above the danger level. In light of this, the Inland Water Transport Department decided to cease ferry services.
As reported by the Department, combined with strong currents and rising water levels, stray logs and other debris were flowing, prompting the decision to cease ferry services to reduce the possibility of accidents.
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