Guwahati Underwater: Heavy Rain Brings City to Standstill

A heavy rain spell on Sunday caused severe flooding across Guwahati, Assam, disrupting transportation and affecting residents. Major roads and residential areas were inundated, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams. The regional meteorological department issued a 'yellow alert,' predicting further heavy rainfall. Residents experienced power cuts and prolonged disruptions.

Heavy rains inundated several key roads and residential areas in Guwahati, Assam, causing significant disruptions in the city on Sunday. Residents waded through flooded streets as water levels reached up to chest height in some areas. Key locations like Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, and Ganeshguri were hard hit.

Traffic came to a standstill on GS Road, with vehicles halted due to flooding and diversions in place. Hundreds of homes in the so-called 'smart' city faced waterlogging issues. The situation was exacerbated by power cuts in multiple areas, leaving residents grappling with severe inconvenience.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a 'yellow alert,' advising caution and predicting further heavy rain. The Gauhati High Court has ordered authorities to devise a plan to tackle the recurring issue of waterlogging. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused a neighboring university of contributing to the flooding by disrupting nearby hills.

(With inputs from agencies.)