Assam: Labourers fall ill after geobag boat mishap on Brahmaputra in Dhubri

A group of labourers fell sick after a mechanised boat carrying geobags met with an accident near Fakirganj in Assam’s Dhubri district on the Brahmaputra River.

The boat, which was transporting the bags used for erosion and flood control, reportedly capsized or was damaged during transit.

Following the incident, several workers experienced dizziness, nausea, and breathing difficulties. Preliminary accounts suggest the labourers may have been exposed to contaminated materials or hazardous conditions linked to the cargo or the water.

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the mishap and are monitoring the health of those affected. Steps are being taken to improve safety protocols for similar operations along the river to prevent future incidents.