Guwahati, 18th April: A fierce storm unleashed havoc along the Indo-Bhutan border, particularly in Dimakusi, Bagrital, Sonajuli, Shuklai, Rajagarh, and Dakshin Kalikhola regions of Udalguri district. The tempest’s unforgiving force claimed numerous lives and inflicted widespread destruction across the state.
Amidst the chaos, a tale of survival emerged from South Kalikhola, where a family of three narrowly escaped death. Khirod Das, Ritumoni Das, and Phulmati Das, residents of South Kalikhola village, were awakened as massive coconut trees crashed down, destroying neighboring houses and leaving them homeless.
Tragically, other families in the vicinity, including those of Khagen Das, Jaidhar Das, Chinanda Das, Rabindra Das, and Indra Mandal, also faced the storm’s fury, enduring extensive damage to their properties and livelihoods.
The aftermath revealed scenes of desolation, with numerous households left in ruins and farmlands destroyed. The disruption extended beyond physical structures, with power outages persisting due to debris blocking roads, including fallen trees, bamboo slippers, and electric poles.
In the face of adversity, affected families have united in their plea for aid, urging both the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and the Assam government to provide compensation for their losses. The demand underscores the pressing need for support in rebuilding shattered lives and communities following this natural disaster.
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