Flash flood leaves eight stranded at Assam picnic spot

Guwahati: A river at the Longsokangthu picnic spot in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district surged on Wednesday, July 16, trapping eight people midstream. The water level spiked without warning. The current intensified rapidly, cutting off any path to safety for the group. Panic gripped the area as bystanders watched the river swallow the access route.

Footage of the event hit social media and went viral quickly. The video captures the trapped individuals surrounded by heavy, fast-moving water as the river continued to rise. The incident serves as a grim warning for anyone heading to rivers or waterfalls during the wet season.

Local residents are now pushing for better awareness. They told tourists to watch the weather and check river conditions before visiting remote spots. One local observer noted, "check weather forecasts and monitor river conditions before venturing into such areas to minimise the risk of similar incidents." Heavy rainfall and upstream water discharge often trigger these flash surges. Officials remain concerned about the ongoing monsoon risks at popular picnic destinations.