Residents of Ghoramara in Guwahati are facing worsening living conditions after garbage-filled drain water overflowed onto Harendra Daimari Path, turning the residential stretch dirty, slippery, and unhygienic.
Locals have appealed to the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) to clear the clogged drain immediately, warning that the situation could deteriorate further once the monsoon sets in.
Overflowing drain water mixed with garbage has flooded Harendra Daimari Path in Ghoramara, Guwahati, causing unhygienic conditions for residents. Locals have urged the Guwahati Municipal Corporation to clear the drain urgently before the rainy season to prevent waterlogging, health risks, and road damage.
What Residents Are Facing
According to residents, the drain running alongside the road has been clogged with garbage and silt for weeks, leading to stagnant, foul-smelling water spilling onto the lane.
Pedestrians are forced to walk through dirty water, while two-wheelers struggle to pass without skidding. Residents said the problem becomes worse after even light rainfall.
Health and Safety Concerns
Locals fear that continued stagnation of drain water could lead to:
- Mosquito breeding and disease outbreaks
- Increased risk of skin infections, especially for children
- Damage to the road surface and nearby boundary walls
“We are worried about dengue and other illnesses. This needs to be cleaned before the rains begin,” a resident said.
Call for GMC Action
Residents said repeated verbal complaints have been made to local sanitation workers, but no permanent solution has been implemented so far. They are now demanding:
- Immediate desilting and cleaning of the drain
- Regular garbage removal
- Preventive maintenance ahead of the monsoon
Locals warned that if the issue is not addressed soon, the entire stretch could become chronically waterlogged during peak rains.
Why This Matters for Guwahati
With pre-monsoon showers already beginning, drainage failures in residential lanes like Ghoramara highlight broader urban infrastructure and maintenance challenges faced by Guwahati each year.
Civic experts note that timely drain cleaning is crucial to prevent flooding, road damage, and public health emergencies during the monsoon.
What Happens Next
Residents say they are preparing to submit a written complaint to the GMC if immediate cleaning is not undertaken. They are also urging local ward officials to inspect the site and initiate urgent remedial work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where is the drain overflow problem located in Guwahati?
The issue has been reported on Harendra Daimari Path in the Ghoramara area of Guwahati.
Q2. What are residents demanding from the GMC?
Residents are demanding urgent cleaning and desilting of the drain before the monsoon to prevent waterlogging and health risks.
