At least two persons, including a minor, were killed as incessant rains triggered flash floods in Assam’s main town Guwahati on Tuesday even as the State Government has ordered an inquiry by a magistrate into the incident.
Kamrup (Metro) Deputy Commissioner, M Angamuthu confirmed the death of the two and said that the tragic incident took place near Zoo Road in the city. “We are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the death and the Government has already ordered an inquiry to be carried out by an Additional Deputy Commissioner,” the DC said.
He further said that the city received between 80 mm to 100 mm of rainfall on Tuesday. There is also predication that heavy rainfall may continue and the Government has decided to close all the schools and other educational institutions on Wednesday due to rain and the flash floods.
The district administration has also pressed into service the State Disaster Rescue Force (SDRF) forces to carry our relief and rescue operations and help the marooned people. Thousands of people remained trapped as the flash floods submerged most of the roads in the city and localities.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had to cancel his scheduled travel to Karbi Anglong to campaign for the BJP candidates for the election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.