The Bhira-Palia railway line in Lakhimpur Kheri has been closed for the past 35 days due to flooding, causing major disruptions to train services and affecting passengers and businesses. The railway line was initially closed on July 20th due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall, and subsequently submerged near Ataria...
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village. The Palia-Bhira road has also been closed since July 8th due to flooding. While smaller vehicles can pass, heavy vehicles like buses and trucks are restricted, impacting transportation and causing losses for transporters. Frustrated by the situation, the Palia Truck and Bus Transporters Association launched an indefinite strike on Friday. The Assistant Divisional Engineer stated that train cancellations are in place until August 20th, but it's uncertain if services will resume afterwards due to challenges in transporting materials for repairs due to road closures.