Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Jorhat Faces Severe Waterlogging Despite Drain Cleaning
Jorhat, a town in Assam, is facing severe waterlogging problems every monsoon.
Even after spending a lot of money to clean the drains, the town still gets flooded easily.
Residents say the drainage system is not well-planned, causing a lot of trouble.
Many roads and important buildings get submerged, making life difficult for people.
The municipal board has tried to fix the problem, but residents are not seeing much improvement.
They fear the situation might get as bad as in Guwahati, another city that faces similar issues.
Several key areas of Jorhat town were submerged due to heavy rain, disrupting normal life.
Affected areas include Tarun Phukan Road, Tarajan, Choladhara, and several other localities.
Residents blame the inadequate and poorly planned drainage system for the recurring waterlogging.
The Jorhat Municipal Board spent Rs 27 lakh on a drain-cleaning drive, but residents see little improvement.
Traffic movement was severely affected, leaving commuters stranded on waterlogged roads.
- Who
- Residents of Jorhat
- What
- Severe waterlogging and artificial flooding in Jorhat due to inadequate drainage system
- When
- July 19
- Where
- Jorhat, Assam
- Why
- Poorly planned drainage system and lack of effective implementation of municipal projects
Residents' Perspective
Municipal Board's Actions
Effectiveness of Drainage System
Residents' Perspective
Residents claim the drainage network is not scientifically designed and poorly planned, leading to severe waterlogging.
Municipal Board's Actions
The Jorhat Municipal Board has undertaken projects and a major drain-cleaning drive to address the issue.
- Date
- July 19
- Affected Areas
- Tarun Phukan Road, Tarajan, Choladhara, A.T. Road, Sonali Jayanti Nagar, Bongalpukhuri, Rajamaidam New Colony
- Amount Spent on Drain Cleaning
- Rs 27 lakh
- Institutions Affected
- Jorhat Home Guards office, NCC office, government and private establishments