Residents described the day’s flooding in Jorabat as the most devastating in recent years, underscoring the city’s recurring struggle with artificial floods
Digital Desk: On Wednesday, 27 th August in Guwahati, a man died after being swept up by artificial floodwaters at 10 th Mile in Jorabat.
The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Durga Sharma, a resident of Hatigaon, who worked as a cattleman in a local cowshed. According to eyewitnesses, Sharma was carried away by the gushing waters and became trapped against stones in a drain near the NRL petrol pump. His body later was recovered by locals who rushed it to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Residents described the day’s flooding in Jorabat as the most devastating in recent years, underscoring the city’s recurring struggle with artificial floods. Torrential rains throughout the day submerged several areas, leaving large sections of National Highway 27—particularly at 6 Mile, 8 Mile, 9 Mile, 11 Mile, and Jorabat—completely underwater.
Traffic movement came to a standstill as vehicles, including e-rickshaws and city buses, were stranded for hours. The Six Mile–Panjabari stretch witnessed unprecedented chaos as floodwaters inundated roads, creating an unimaginable scene of waterlogging. Commuters also faced severe hardships near the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), where portions of the road were reported to be badly damaged.
People complained that the fact that the water flowing down the nearby hills made the situation worse, filling the drains and covering major roads . Not only did the flooding affect the normal lives but it also caused vast traffic jamming along the highways.
Authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation and have initiated measures to mitigate the waterlogging. However, Wednesday’s tragedy and widespread damage once again highlighted the urgent need for long-term flood management in Guwahati.
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