One feared drowned in Assam due to cyclone 'Fani'

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : May 05 2019 | 7:05 PM IST

One person was feared drowned while four others swam to safety when a country boat capsised, due to the impact of cyclone 'Fani' at Kamrup district in Assam, officials said on Sunday.

A strong cyclone wind was blowing when the boat sank on Saturday night, police said.

The person, who is untraceable since the capsize, has been identified as Naba Kalita of Palashbari.

Teams of the NDRF and SDRF have reached the spot and started search operations, but is yet to trace the body, police added.

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First Published: May 05 2019 | 7:05 PM IST

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