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Landslip in Assam kills three family members, injures one
A devastating landslide struck the Mathgharia locality in Guwahati on Tuesday, claiming three lives from a single family. Continuous rainfall throughout the day is believed to have destabilized the hillside, triggering the collapse.
LSN India ·
The landslip occurred in Guwahati's Mathgharia area during heavy downpours that began early Tuesday morning. Three family members were killed in the incident, while a fourth sustained injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Rescue operations were launched immediately following the incident.
Authorities have attributed the disaster to persistent rainfall that continued throughout Tuesday, which saturated the soil and reduced the stability of the hillside. The combination of heavy precipitation and terrain conditions created hazardous circumstances in the locality.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of settlements in hilly terrain during monsoon season, when heavy rains frequently trigger landslides across Assam and neighbouring states. Local authorities have urged residents in landslip-prone areas to remain vigilant and heed weather warnings.