Assam: Guwahati Grapples with Severe Flooding as Heavy Rains Lash the Capital town
The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting further rain and raising fears of worsening flood conditions in the already inundated city.
GUWAHATI – Continuous torrential rainfall over the past 48 hours has left Guwahati, the capital of Assam, struggling under severe waterlogging and flash floods, severely impacting daily life across multiple neighborhoods.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting further rain and raising fears of worsening flood conditions in the already inundated city.
Starting on May 28, the unrelenting rain has swamped key areas such as Rukminigaon, Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Beltola, Hatigaon, Wireless, and B. Borooah Road. Streets have turned into rivers, stranding vehicles and flooding homes and shops. In several low-lying areas, water has risen above knee level, displacing residents and damaging property.
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“The water came so fast, we couldn’t move our belongings in time,” said Priya Das, a resident of Anil Nagar. “This happens every year, but it feels worse this time.”
Flood-prone zones have been especially hit due to blocked drains, unregulated hill-cutting, and the ongoing encroachment of wetlands, which experts blame for Guwahati’s deteriorating flood resilience.
The Assam State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been actively deployed. In Rukminigaon, rescue teams used rubber boats to evacuate residents and deliver essential supplies. Temporary relief camps have been established, although no mass evacuations have been announced.
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While the government continues its “Mission Flood Free Guwahati” initiative—focusing on de-silting drains like Bharalu and Mora Bharalu and constructing new drainage systems—critics argue the measures are insufficient and delayed.
The Brahmaputra River is being closely observed, though currently remains below the danger level.
Local businesses, particularly street vendors and shopkeepers, have reported heavy losses, while schools have suspended classes in flood-affected areas. Power outages have also been reported due to water damage to electrical installations.
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On social media, residents have flooded platforms with visuals of submerged roads and flooded homes, calling for urgent infrastructural reforms.
Environmentalists are once again urging for regulations on urban sprawl, hill-cutting, and wetland preservation, stressing the long-term implications of unchecked development.
Citizens are advised to stay indoors, avoid waterlogged areas, and follow IMD and SDRF advisories. Emergency response teams remain on high alert as Guwahati braces for more rain in the coming days.
