Guwahati: A massive landslide occurred on Saturday near Deepor Beel, located in south-west Guwahati in the Kamrup metropolitan district of Assam after days of relentless rain in numerous parts of the state.
The landslide occurred on the railway line that runs through Deepor Beel and connects Kamakhya and Jogighopa in the Bangaigaon district.
According to reports, mud and rubble fell down the hill beside the lake.
Reportedly, the landslide uncovered a massive boulder which came falling down.
Locals said the rubble and sludge are stuck on the rail tracks. They noted that another landslide would certainly compel the line to close.
It may be noted that torrential rains in Guwahati and other regions of Assam have produced a catastrophe with floods and landslides hitting the bulk of the state in the last week.
Landslides have occurred in several sections of Guwahati adding to the people’s miseries.