Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (October 7) chaired a meeting with officials at Janata Bhawan in Dispur regarding recent instances of flooding in Guwahati.
During the meeting, the officials presented numerous data points, such as rainfall, satellite imagery, and other contributing factors, to the Chief Minister.
CM Sarma has directed officials to implement various mitigation measures.
“We will strengthen the rivulet system around the city, which shall help mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall in short duration,” CM Sarma posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the meeting.
It should be mentioned that several area of Guwahati witnessed waterlogging on Friday (October 6) following incessant rainfall in the city.
On Friday, Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal said that, in the last 48 hours, Guwahati has received 167.80mm of rainfall.
“In comparison, we had 171 mm of rainfall in the entire month of September. The receding of water was also delayed due to several trees falling in the Bharalu River, which decreased the outflow of rainwater into the river,” Singhal said.
“All department officials are working tirelessly to fight the situation and ensure relief for the citizens of Guwahati,” he added.
