Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Guwahati Landslide Prompts Safety Review and Relocation Advice
After a deadly landslide in Guwahati, the government is getting help from geologists to check if the hills are safe.
One person died, and now the government wants to know if it's safe to live there.
They're worried about the soil, which could cause more slides during the rainy season.
The government is also trying to figure out what to do with people living on the land, as they can't easily offer help.
They gave money to the family who lost someone and are telling people to move somewhere safer during the monsoon.
The government has requested the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to assess the landslide-affected area in Rupnagar, Guwahati.
Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal visited the site and highlighted concerns about the soil composition.
The minister emphasized the need for similar surveys across all hill areas surrounding Guwahati.
Authorities are grappling with the issue of residents living on government land.
An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh was given to the family of the landslide victim, Maneswar Rajbongshi.
- Who
- Government, GSI, Residents of Rupnagar
- What
- Assessment of landslide impact and safety concerns.
- When
- June 7 (Landslide)
- Where
- Rupnagar, Guwahati, India
- Why
- To assess safety and address the landslide situation.
Residents
Government
Land Ownership and Assistance
Residents
Government land usage causes difficulty for extending aid. Can't evict many residents.
Government
Residents are living on government land, which makes it difficult to extend formal assistance. Legal issue.
- Location
- Rupnagar, Guwahati
- Date of Landslide
- June 7
- Victim
- Maneswar Rajbongshi
- Ex-gratia Amount
- Rs 4 lakh
- Agency for Survey
- GSI
- Visiting Official
- Ashok Singhal
