Assam, September 5: A boat carrying more than 40 passengers capsized in Brahmaputra river off North Guwahati today. As per reports, the incident took place after the boat developed a technical glitch, as a result of which it collided with a water supply project near Ashwaklanta Temple in the Brahmaputra. As per reports, one person has died and several are reportedly missing. The passengers inside the boat were students and the route taken is a daily one used to travel from north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

According to an IANS report, the Kamrup Metro district administration confirmed the incident but could not say if anyone had died. A search operation was on. Flood Alert in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam After China Releases Water in Brahmaputra.

As per witnesses, several passengers were seen trying to swim to the shore. The vessel was also transporting some motorcycles. The boat was on its way to Madhyam Khanda in North Guwahati from Guwahati. The Brahmaputra is in spate due to monsoon rains in the upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh.

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