Storm, lightning kill four in Assam
The Hindu
Four dead in Assam storm, causing damage to homes and airport, with relief promised by Chief Minister.
GUWAHATI
Four people died after a storm accompanied by heavy rainfall struck parts of Assam on Monday.
A statement issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said lightning killed one person each in the West Karbi Anglong and Udalguri districts, while a 30-year-old woman died due to a storm in the Cachar district.
A four-year-old boy died after a boat capsised in South Salmara district. The incidents happened between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Expressing grief over the deaths, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Centre has assured assistance for relief and rehabilitation of the affected people.
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The storm on Monday evening damaged several houses in the Garbhanga area on the outskirts of Guwahati. The city’s international airport also suffered some damage while passengers were stranded due to waterlogging in the terminal building.