Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Landslide in Guwahati's Kharghuli Damages Vehicles
In Guwahati's Kharghuli area, a landslide happened on July 19 around 10 am.
The landslide was caused by the collapse of a guard wall from a nearby homestay during heavy rainfall.
It damaged six two-wheelers parked along the roadside, including one motorcycle and five scooters.
No one was hurt, but the debris blocked the road.
Disaster Management authorities are working to clear the debris and assess the situation.
Local residents say that unchecked hill cutting and construction activities might have contributed to the landslide.
They are also worried about the impact on their daily lives, especially those who depend on the damaged vehicles for their livelihood.
Residents have urged the administration to speed up the debris clearance and inspect structures in vulnerable hillside areas.
A landslide in Guwahati's Kharghuli area damaged six two-wheelers and blocked a road on July 19 around 10 am.
The landslide was triggered by the collapse of a guard wall from a nearby homestay due to heavy rainfall.
No casualties were reported, but several vehicles were buried under the debris.
Disaster Management authorities are assessing the situation and working to clear the debris.
Residents allege that unchecked hill cutting and construction activities contributed to the landslide and have urged the administration to take action.
- Who
- Residents of Kharghuli, Guwahati
- What
- Landslide triggered by guard wall collapse
- When
- July 19, around 10 am
- Where
- Kharghuli area, Guwahati
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and alleged unchecked hill cutting and construction activities
- Location
- Kharghuli, Guwahati
- Time of Incident
- 10 am, July 19
- Vehicles Damaged
- 6 two-wheelers (1 motorcycle, 5 scooters)
- Authorities Involved
- Disaster Management authorities
- Casualties
- None reported
- Cause of Landslide
- Guard wall collapse due to heavy rainfall
- Resident Concerns
- Unchecked hill cutting and construction activities