Guwahati Weather Live Updates: Heavy Rains Disrupt City; IMD Issues 72-Hour Alert

Guwahati woke up to a water-logged Tuesday (May 20, 2025) as an intense spell of overnight rain left vast stretches of the city submerged, bringing daily life to a grinding halt. With major roads turned into streams and low-lying areas inundated, residents were left struggling to navigate the flood-hit streets.

In many localities, people waded through murky waters that reached up to their knees — and in some spots, even as high as the chest. Among the worst-affected areas were Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, and Gita Nagar. Several residential zones including Maligaon, Hedayetpur, Ulubari, Lachit Nagar, Guwahati Club, Chandmari, and Panjabari also reported extensive flooding.

The impact of the downpour wasn’t limited to central localities. Waterlogging crippled movement along arterial routes like GS Road at Jorabat, and extended to neighborhoods such as Tarun Nagar, Jatia, VIP Road, Rukmini Gaon, Jyotikuchi, Ghoramara, Survey, and Chatribari — leaving vehicles stranded and commuters helpless.

With the city still reeling,The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Guwahati weather alert forecasting another 48–72 hours of heavy to very heavy rainfall—potentially locally exceeding 200 mm. Assam is expected to face more turbulent weather over the next two to three days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely across several regions.

Stay with us for minute-by-minute coverage of Guwahati’s weather and flood crisis. We’re tracking road closures, rescue operations, weather alerts, and relief efforts as heavy rains batter the city.

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