Heavy rain hits Guwahati causing widespread waterlogging and disruption

Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging and significant disruptions across Guwahati leading to a challenging situation for residents and authorities. The city has been largely paralysed by the recent downpour, with several areas submerged under water.

Heavy rain lashed Assam’s capital Guwahati on Monday, leading to waterlogging in several areas, inconveniencing commuters and school students.

Accumulation of water was reported from almost all peripheral roads in the city, with people stranded in their vehicles for hours amid heavy traffic.

People returning from office, school children and even ambulances were reportedly stuck till late in the evening due to inundated roads.

The Kamrup Metropolitan administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the wake of inclement weather.

Waterlogging was reported from Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road, GS Road, Nabin Nagar, Anil Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, Hedayetpur, MLA quarters in Dispur, Lachit Nagar, Tarun Nagar, Jyotikuchi, Ghoramara, VIP Road, Rajgarh Road, Jorabat and Chatribari, among others.

Residents also complained of power cuts in many areas.