A massive sandstorm, followed by a heavy torrential rainfall battered several parts of the capital city in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

The incident took place in Guwahati, India, several properties in the city, and some parts of Nag on April 15, 2020.

A massive sandstorm, followed by a heavy torrential rainfall battered several parts of the capital city in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

The incident took place in Guwahati on April 15.

Several properties in the city and some parts of Nagaon, Morigaon and Kamrup districts reportedly suffered damages from the storm.

Power in most localities was snapped as a precautionary measure.

However, post-incident, most of the areas of the city are continuing to face power cuts and fluctuations as restoration work for the same is ongoing.

The storm, locally known as ‘Bordoisila’, is experienced every year in the spring season, which refers to a wild wind that is accompanied by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Bordoisila also marks the beginning of monsoon season.