For the greater safety and security of the general public, the Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan District has appealed to the residents residing in the landslide vulnerable areas of the district to vacate their houses and shift to safer places till the monsoon season is over for their own safety.

Due to incessant rainfall for last few days in Guwahati City, several incidents of landslide have occurred leading to loss of precious life and property.

Moreover, there is every possibility of occurrence of more such landslide incidents in the coming days considering the incessant rainfall in the district.

"In view of the above, for the greater safety and security of the general public, the Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan District hereby appeals to the residents residing in the landslide vulnerable areas of the district to vacate their houses and shift to safer places till the monsoon season is over for their own safety", the DC said in an official statement.