HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, April 16: At least 8 people were killed after a heavy thunderstorm lashed out on Friday evening in the upper Assam area.
According to reports, five people were killed in Tingkong revenue circle under Dibrugarh district.
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The deceased have been identified as Annie Kujur (27), L. Kumari Bhengra (35), Labanya Horo (12), Monica Dhan (18) and Rupeswar Koch (45).
They were cleaning a graveyard and took shelter under the bamboo trees due to sudden windstorm and rain.
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Dibrugarh district project officer, Deepjyoti Hatikakoti said, “As per reports, at least five people killed in thunderstorm in Tingkong revenue village in Dibrugarh district on Friday evening after strong storm lashed out and uprooted trees in the area. As per government rules, compensation should be given to the deceased family.”
On the other hand, 3 people were killed in Tinsukia after heavy storms lashed out on Friday evening.
The deceased have been identified as Rina Thapa (35), Rahul Hajong (25) and Tukeswar Sonowal under Margherita revenue circle.
Tinsukia additional deputy commissioner Dipu Kumar Deka said, “Three people were reportedly killed at Margherita revenue circle in Tinsukia district yesterday evening after big trees uprooted and fell on them.”
He said, “Many damages were reported from Margherita circle. Many houses and property were damaged during the storm. The people were taken refuge in schools and government offices.”
