Sijubari Roads Waterlogged After Heavy Rain in Guwahati

Rainwater Floods Sijubari Streets

Continuous overnight showers and morning rainfall on 16 September 2025 led to severe waterlogging in Sijubari, Guwahati. Key roads in the locality were left submerged, making it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to move through.

Heavy rain on September 16, 2025, left several roads in Sijubari, Guwahati waterlogged. Commuters faced traffic disruption as poor drainage led to muddy, flooded streets.

Disruption for Residents and Commuters

• Local residents reported stagnant water on main roads.
• Two-wheelers and smaller vehicles found it difficult to pass.
• Shops and roadside businesses saw reduced footfall in the morning hours.

Many locals highlighted that even moderate rainfall often leads to similar flooding in Sijubari, pointing to the area’s inadequate drainage infrastructure.

A Recurring Problem for Sijubari

Waterlogging has been a recurring issue in Sijubari, especially during monsoon and post-monsoon showers. Poor road conditions combined with clogged drains have turned even short spells of rain into serious challenges for the community.

Civic authorities are expected to conduct desilting and drainage clearance in low-lying zones, but residents say long-term solutions are overdue.

Local Concerns

Residents expressed fear that if heavy rainfall continues, the situation could worsen with health risks from stagnant water and greater traffic bottlenecks in connecting areas like Hatigaon and Beltola.