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Guwahati Faces Second Flash Flood Surge Amid Heavy Rains
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 06:39 PM
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Guwahati experienced a second flash flood this week after intense rainfall, causing widespread disruption.
Guwahati was hit by a second flash flood this week after a sudden downpour in the region. The deluge overwhelmed local drainage systems, causing water to rise rapidly in several neighbourhoods.
The flood affected traffic on major roads and forced the closure of schools and markets in the affected areas. Several residents were displaced, and emergency services were deployed to assist those stranded.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) issued a warning and coordinated with local police and fire services to conduct rescue operations. They also set up temporary relief camps for affected families.
This incident follows a similar flood event earlier in the month, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the region due to changing climate patterns.
The flood affected traffic on major roads and forced the closure of schools and markets in the affected areas. Several residents were displaced, and emergency services were deployed to assist those stranded.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) issued a warning and coordinated with local police and fire services to conduct rescue operations. They also set up temporary relief camps for affected families.
This incident follows a similar flood event earlier in the month, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the region due to changing climate patterns.