Several Guwahati localities water logged after heavy overnight rainfall

Guwahati:  Flash floods have returned to haunt Guwahati denizens after several localities that have for decades been prone to severe waterlogging were left with knee-deep water after the overnight rains.

Waterlogging was reported in many areas of Guwahati since Sunday evening following the showers that have intermittently lashed the capital city. 

Many areas of Beltola Survey, Chandmari, Hatigaon and parts of Nabin Nagar reported severe water-logging throwing life out of gear for the residents who, since early Monday morning, faced innumerable difficulties in reaching schools and offices.      

On the other hand, flash floods caused traffic congestion in several parts of the city.

People had a tough time as they were stranded at various places following the heavy rainfall that was accompanied by thunder and lightning. 

“It is not a new thing for us. A mild rainfall causes floods in this area,” said a citizen at Beltola Survey.

“It’s pathetic. Every time rains lash Guwahati, it leads to waterlogging. Our lives have become pathetic. The government seriously needs to do something to minimize waterlogging and flash floods,” another resident said. 

According to a report of weather.com, isolated extremely heavy falls are on the cards for Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya today and over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim in the coming days. 

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