A spell of heavy rain on Sunday morning has inundated several arterial roads and residential areas in Guwahati, Assam, bringing normal life in the city to a standstill.
The deluge has caused significant disruption in vehicular movement and has left residents grappling with severe inconvenience.
By early morning, knee-deep water was reported in parts of the city, with some areas experiencing water levels rising to chest height.
Key areas affected include Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, Ganeshguri, Hedayetpur, and Guwahati Club among others.
Roads such as GS Road, VIP Road, and Rajgarh Road also witnessed extensive waterlogging.
The downpour, which lasted approximately three hours, led to severe waterlogging on major roads, including Anil Nagar, Tarun Nagar, and Jorabat.
Vehicles were halted at Dispur, unable to proceed further towards Choy Mile due to flooding in Rukmini Gaon. Traffic was diverted through the Last Gate point, but this route was also submerged, exacerbating the congestion.
The floodwaters have seeped into numerous houses in the city, leading to an aggravation of the already dire situation. Traffic jams were widespread, with ambulances stuck in gridlocks, causing delays in medical emergencies.
Residents have also faced power outages, adding to their woes.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has issued a 'yellow alert' for the city, forecasting more heavy rainfall at isolated locations.
A 'yellow alert' indicates that residents should stay informed and be prepared for possible adverse weather conditions.
The IMD's regional centre has warned of reduced visibility and potential damage to vulnerable structures due to continued heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to avoid areas prone to landslides and waterlogging and to refrain from outdoor activities during thunderstorms and lightning.
The recent flood has drawn sharp criticism from the Gauhati High Court, which on August 7, mandated the Assam government to address the city's flooding issues with urgency.
The court had earlier imposed a fine on four departments for their inadequate response to the waterlogging crisis.
On August 9, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused USTM in Meghalaya of contributing to the flood by demolishing hills, which he claimed has worsened the waterlogging in Guwahati.
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