GUWAHATI: The sudden rains and the rising water level at the Basista river claimed one life. A businessman Shankar Sharma was carried away by the flood waters during Bol Bom pilgrimage on Tuesday.
Shankar was a resident of Barpothar locality.
Within 24 hours the disaster management authority of Assam Government supported the bereaved family with government relief.
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A cheque of Rs. 4 lakh was handed over to Nita Sharma, wife of the deceased by Dispur Revenue Circle Officer, Dhrubajyoti Hazarika.