Guwahati: Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, adding that one person died and 12 others were injured in the state in the storm-related incidents.
"Heavy storms are lashing parts of the State and is expected to continue. I've instructed officials to be alert to respond to exigencies at the earliest," Sarma posted on X.
The Chief Minister urged the citizens to not to venture out unless there is an emergency and be safe. He said that the authorities are constantly monitoring the situation.
"Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas. Tragically, a student, Kausik Bordoloi Amphi (17), died in Marigaon, and 12 students were injured in Dekhiajuli due to falling trees," Sarma posted on X.
"In Guwahati, uprooted trees in places like Cotton University and Jyoti Chitraban caused no damage to people or buildings. Power supply is disrupted in lower Assam, including Guwahati. We are monitoring the situation and request everyone to stay indoors until the situation stabilizes," he added.
The North Kamrup Forest Division said that road blockages have been witnessed in various parts of the North Kamrup Division
due to the falling of trees impacted by Cyclone Remal. Forest staff are engaged in continuous duty to clear such blockages. Broken trees have been moved off to clear the roads in Gauripur & Amingaon-Doul Govinda road.
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