Assam: Heavy downpour causes severe water logging in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh: A heavy downpour on Thursday morning led to severe water logging in Dibrugarh town, submerging all major roads and streets.

 The flash flood affected residential areas, schools and businesses, causing inconvenience to residents.

Residents of areas like New Khalihamari, West Milannagar, Jiban Phukan Nagar, Lachit Nagar, Chowkidinghee, Khaniagaon, Gangapara, Padum Nagar, Santipara, Guardpara, and Graham Bazar had to wade through knee-deep water as rainwater gushed into their households.

 The Dibrugarh Police Reserve, old SP office, schools, and business establishments were also affected by the heavy downpour.

Students faced difficulties attending school, and many shops and businesses had to remain closed due to water logging.

The Mancotta Road, AT Road, RKB Road, KC Gogoi Road, Cole Road, PN Road, VKV Road and Convoy Road, also experienced water logging in various stretches.

Dibrugarh Mayor Dr Saikat Patra assured that efforts were underway to clear clogged drains and flush out the waterlogged areas. He said that the town Municipal Corporation is working towards better drainage systems and infrastructure to tackle water logging effectively.

In response to the situation, local residents expressed their concerns about the recurring issue of water logging in Dibrugarh town.

“Water logging has become a problem for the people of Dibrugarh. Most of the streets in Dibrugarh were badly affected due to water logging. Most of the Dibrugarh drains were overflowing and the main DTP drain has been overflowing in some areas causing severe waterlogging,” said a senior resident of Dibrugarh.