Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Assam CM Blames Meghalaya Development for Guwahati Floods
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has accused the Meghalaya government of causing flooding in Guwahati due to rampant development and hill cutting in the Jorabat area.
He specifically mentioned the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) as a major contributor to the problem.
Sarma has appealed to the Meghalaya government to control development in the region to prevent further flooding.
The Meghalaya government, however, argues that they have the right to develop their state and that the impact on Assam is a secondary concern.
The matter is currently being heard by the Supreme Court, which has received a report from a committee highlighting the environmental impact of the development.
Both sides are preparing to present their arguments in court.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Meghalaya's development activities for flooding in Guwahati.
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is a major focus of the dispute.
A Supreme Court-constituted committee has reported on the environmental impact of development in Jorabat.
Meghalaya argues for its right to develop, while Assam seeks to control the impact on Guwahati.
The matter is pending before the Supreme Court, with both states preparing to present their arguments.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma
- What
- Dispute over development activities in Meghalaya's hills causing flooding in Guwahati
- When
- Ongoing, with recent statements made on July 24, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam and Jorabat, Meghalaya
- Why
- Assam claims that unchecked development in Meghalaya is leading to severe flooding in Guwahati, while Meghalaya argues for its right to develop.
Assam Government
Meghalaya Government
Development in Meghalaya's Hills
Assam Government
Assam claims that rampant development and hill cutting in Meghalaya, particularly around the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), is causing severe flooding in Guwahati.
Meghalaya Government
Meghalaya argues that they have the right to develop their state, and the impact on Assam is a secondary concern.
Environmental Impact
Assam Government
Assam asserts that the environmental damage from construction in Meghalaya is leading to increased water runoff and flooding in Guwahati.
Meghalaya Government
Meghalaya maintains that their development activities comply with regulations and that the environmental impact is being managed.
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam and Jorabat, Meghalaya
- Key Figures
- Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam CM), Conrad K. Sangma (Meghalaya CM), Mahbubul Hoque (USTM Chancellor)
- Supreme Court Involvement
- Yes, the matter is being heard by the Supreme Court.
- Committee Report
- A Supreme Court-constituted committee has submitted a report highlighting the environmental impact of development in Jorabat.
- University Involved
- University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM)
