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Landslide in Guwahati Claims Three Lives, Injures One
✍️ Daily Pioneer
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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A landslide in Guwahati, Assam, killed three members of a family and left another injured, officials said.
A landslide struck a residential area of Guwahati in Assam, causing the collapse of a slope that buried a family home. Local authorities confirmed that three members of the family were found dead at the site.
One survivor was rescued with injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Rescue teams, including fire‑service personnel and volunteers, continued to search the area for any additional victims.
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the landslide and has warned residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant. Relief measures and temporary shelter have been arranged for affected families while the investigation proceeds.
One survivor was rescued with injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Rescue teams, including fire‑service personnel and volunteers, continued to search the area for any additional victims.
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the landslide and has warned residents in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant. Relief measures and temporary shelter have been arranged for affected families while the investigation proceeds.