A night of intense rainfall brought Guwahati to a standstill on Tuesday, flooding major roads, inundating homes, and prompting school closures as the city struggled under severe waterlogging. Commuters waded through waist-deep water in some areas, while ambulances and vehicles were left stranded for hours. Critical locations like Zoo Road, Ganeshguri, Nabin Nagar, Hatigaon, Maligaon, Panjabari, and Chandmari bore the brunt of the deluge. Key thoroughfares, including GS Road, VIP Road, and Chatribari were submerged, choking movement across the city. Power cuts were reported in several areas, compounding the chaos for residents.
With internal school exams underway, several institutions announced emergency closures, citing waterlogged campuses and the inability of school buses to operate. The situation worsened throughout the day as traffic congestion affected nearly every part of the city. Emergency services remain on alert, with city officials attempting to pump water out of residential areas. However, Baruah admitted the efforts were falling short.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that inclement weather would persist over the next 2–3 days. “Several locations in and around Guwahati have already received substantial precipitation, including 112.5 mm at the Guwahati AWS station,” said an IMD release. Rainfall could intensify in western and southern Assam, possibly reaching 200 mm in isolated pockets.
