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Landslide Collapses Hill, Destroys Fuel Station Near Assam-Meghalaya Border
✍️ NDTV
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM
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A hillside gave way near the Assam-Meghalaya border, sending a landslide that struck a fuel station, according to NDTV.
A landslide triggered by a hillside collapse struck a fuel station located close to the Assam-Meghalaya border, NDTV reported. The sudden movement of earth caused the station's structure to be impacted, disrupting its operations.
The incident occurred in a remote area straddling the two northeastern states, where the terrain is known for steep slopes and heavy monsoon runoff. No official casualty figures have been released at this stage.
Local authorities have been alerted to the situation, and emergency response teams are expected to assess the damage and secure the site. The event highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure in hilly regions during periods of intense rainfall.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from officials on the ground.
The incident occurred in a remote area straddling the two northeastern states, where the terrain is known for steep slopes and heavy monsoon runoff. No official casualty figures have been released at this stage.
Local authorities have been alerted to the situation, and emergency response teams are expected to assess the damage and secure the site. The event highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure in hilly regions during periods of intense rainfall.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from officials on the ground.