Heavy rains accompanied by a cyclonic storm for two days crippled normal life in most parts of Assam, especially in the state’s main city of Guwahati with several areas submerged - the worst hit being Lachit Nagar, Rajgarh, Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, Hengarabari, and G.S. Road areas.
Guwahati recorded 80.4 mm rainfall with forecast of more rain accompanied by thundershowers.
The situation was further compounded with mud and slush blocking the city’s drainage system.  “There is no outlet for the water to go and hence the artificial flooding was caused,” a municipal corporation official said.
The rafts used by the NDRF came as a succor to the marooned people with many residents venturing out of their homes to buy medicines and food.
“With more rains likely, the situation could further worsen,” Chauhan said.