Heavy overnight rainfall brought large parts of Guwahati to a standstill on Sunday night and Monday morning, triggering severe waterlogging, disrupting traffic, and forcing authorities to shut schools across the city as several localities remained inundated.

The city witnessed nearly 7–8 hours of continuous rainfall, which led to widespread flooding in key areas including Chandmari, Nabin Nagar, Rukmini Nagar, Zoo Road, Ganeshguri, Hatigaon, and Beltola Survey. Many of these neighbourhoods continued to remain waterlogged into the morning hours, with knee-deep water reported on several major roads.

Commuters faced significant hardship as vehicular movement was severely affected across multiple stretches. Several roads were submerged, leaving vehicles stranded and causing major traffic congestion during peak hours. Many office-goers struggled to reach their workplaces due to a lack of accessible transport in flooded zones.

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The low-lying areas of the city were the worst affected, once again highlighting Guwahati’s recurring drainage challenges during intense rainfall events. Residents were seen wading through waterlogged streets, while poor visibility and water accumulation further complicated movement in several localities.

In a tragic incident, one woman reportedly lost her life in the Maligaon area after slipping into an open manhole amid the heavy downpour on Sunday night. The incident has raised renewed concerns over urban safety measures during flooding conditions, particularly the maintenance of open drains and manholes.

Local residents expressed frustration over the recurring nature of urban flooding in the city. Some pointed out that despite development work, the drainage system remains inadequate to handle heavy rainfall. Others highlighted that improper disposal of plastic waste into drains continues to worsen the problem by causing blockages during monsoon-like conditions.

Schools across affected areas were shut as a precautionary measure, while authorities monitored the situation in waterlogged zones. However, no major emergency response measures were immediately announced, even as residents continued to deal with the aftermath of flooding and disrupted daily life.

With rainfall easing but water yet to fully recede in several areas, Guwahati continues to grapple with the impact of urban flooding, underscoring long-standing concerns over infrastructure and drainage management in the city.

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