Meghalaya commodity crisis next in Tripura, Mizoram. The continuous rains in the northeast are now putting pressure on states like Tripura, Mizoram and Barak Valley, as the road is considered a lifeline for these regions.
Tripura is currently the most affected due to obstructions on National Highway 6. Top officials of the Food and Civil Supplies Department said that if road connectivity was restored in a few days, there would be no major impact.
However, long-term traffic disruptions could lead to a crisis in state markets. The current stock of grain is sufficient for this month. Earlier, large quantities of rice and other essential grains could be transported by rail.
Railway services were disrupted due to landslides and submergence of Hufflong railway station due to torrential rains. Railway operations are expected to resume on July 10. “According to the information we have received from the National Highway Authority, the road will be rehabilitated in the next two to three days.
However, according to sources in the Food and Civil Supplies Department, the state has enough food stocks for the next ten to fifteen days, while stocks of petroleum oil are sufficient for the next eight to ten days. “The Guwahati-Agartala alternative route through Bangladesh is still working and IOCL is often transporting gas pellets. Therefore, the routes of Bangladesh will be forced to rely on transport routes.
According to state guidelines, a two-wheeled scooter can buy up to 3 liters of petrol at a time, while a motorcycle can buy up to 5 liters of petrol at a time. The limit for light motor vehicles (cars) is 10 liters, and heavy motor vehicles can buy up to 40 liters at a time. The orders will take effect on June 16.
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