Three of family die, one injured in landslip in Assam
The incident occurred in Guwahati’s Mathgharia area; incessant rain since early on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) is suspected to have triggered the landslip
Three family members lost their lives and another sustained injuries in a landslip in Assam's Guwahati on Tuesday, according to police reports. The tragic incident occurred in the Mathgharia area of the city while the family was asleep in their home, said a senior officer.
The couple and their daughter perished in the landslide, with their bodies subsequently recovered and sent for post-mortem examinations. The son of the couple, who was injured in the incident, was admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, as reported by the official.
Persistent rainfall since early Tuesday is believed to have triggered the landslip, according to the official. Locals stated that the deceased man worked as a daily wage laborer, and the family, comprising the couple and their two minor children, had been residing in the area for several years.
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