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Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Waterlogging in Guwahati, Affecting Traffic

Widespread waterlogging affected low-lying areas of Guwahati following heavy rains, causing traffic disruptions and highlighting drainage issues.

Methly Agarwal | | 1 min read

Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Waterlogging in Guwahati, Affecting Traffic
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Heavy rainfall on Wednesday caused extensive waterlogging in several parts of Guwahati, significantly disrupting traffic and daily activities. Low-lying areas such as Maligaon, Ambari, Rajgarh, Lamb Road, Kahilipara, and others experienced submerged roads for hours, impeding vehicular movement.

Water accumulation beneath the Jorabat flyover on National Highway-27 forced drivers to avoid the flooded service road, leading to traffic congestion across the city.

This flooding incident follows a recent episode of waterlogging, highlighting Guwahati's ongoing drainage challenges. The India Meteorological Department predicts additional rain and thunderstorms in the coming days, raising concerns about worsening waterlogging in vulnerable areas.

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  • https://assamtimes.org/article/heavy-rain-leaves-guwahati-waterlogged
  • Heavy rain triggered widespread waterlogging across several parts of Guwahati on Wednesday
  • disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.
  • Low-lying areas
  • including Maligaon
  • Ambari
  • Rajgarh
  • Lamb Road
  • Kahilipara
  • Lokhra Road
  • Boragaon
  • Silpukhuri and Chandmari
  • were among the worst affected. Roads remained submerged for hours
  • slowing vehicular movement across the city.
  • Waterlogging was also reported beneath the Jorabat flyover on National Highway-27
  • forcing vehicles to avoid the flooded service road. Traffic congestion was reported in several areas as commuters struggled through waterlogged streets.
  • The latest spell of rain comes just days after another round of flooding in the city
  • once again highlighting Guwahati's chronic drainage problem.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain and thundershowers over the coming days
  • raising the possibility of further waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
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