Guwahati: Morning showers bring back waterlogging woes, several areas inundated

Waterlogging-prone areas of Guwahati like Survey, Beltola, Rukminigaon, Anil Nagar, Chandmari along with parts of the GS Road were among the worst hit

Morning showers bring back waterlogging woes in Guwahati: Heavy morning showers that lashed Guwahati on Thursday morning brought back waterlogging woes for residents of several localities of the city.

The showers threw life out of gear, with several areas experiencing severe waterlogging that also led to traffic snarls.

Waterlogging-prone areas like Survey, Beltola, Rukminigaon, Anil Nagar, Chandmari along with parts of the GS Road were among the worst hit.

School students were late in reaching their schools as parents and guardians had a tough time in taking their wards to their educational institutions.

“It has become a daily affair. A spell of rain is enough to spell doom and lead to flash floods. There was water everywhere and I had a tough time in taking my child to school, Shantanu Borah, a resident of Chandmari, told News Live.

Severe waterlogging was also experienced in Jorahat as water coming down from the Meghalaya hills flooded the highway, affecting movement of traffic.

Waterlogging at Jorabat on the outskirts of Guwahati

Incidentally, the IMD had on Wednesday warned of heavy rainfall in Guwahati and its adjoining areas for the next 2-3 days.

The IMD also warned of thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind with wind speed of 40-50 kmph which could hit the capital city and its adjoining areas in the coming days, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated in a statement.

The ASDMA had requested people of Guwahati to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant, besids asking daily commuters and long-distance travellers to plan their routines accordingly and avoid unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall.

Residents in low-lying and hill-side areas have also been asked to stay alert for any signs of flooding or land slides and to stay tuned to official weather updates and follow advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this prolonged spell of rain.

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