Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Assam Floods: Olympian and Twins Rescued
Assam is experiencing one of the worst flood seasons, with Guwahati being severely affected.
Olympian archer Jayanta Talukdar and his family, including one-month-old twins, were rescued from their flood-hit apartment.
Several low-lying areas in Guwahati remained submerged, disrupting normal life.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast more rainfall, and authorities are on high alert.
The city has been facing recurring urban flooding due to intense rainfall, inadequate drainage, and rapid urbanization.
Projects like 'Mission Flood Free Guwahati' are underway to address these issues.
Olympian archer Jayanta Talukdar and his family, including one-month-old twins, were rescued from their flood-hit apartment in Guwahati.
Several low-lying areas in Guwahati remained submerged due to incessant rainfall, disrupting normal life.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall over the next three to four days.
Authorities are on high alert, and rescue teams are on standby to assist affected residents.
Guwahati has been facing recurring urban flooding due to intense rainfall, inadequate drainage, and rapid urbanization.
- Who
- Olympian archer Jayanta Talukdar, his family, and residents of low-lying areas in Guwahati
- What
- Rescue operation due to severe flooding
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- Incessant rainfall and inadequate drainage infrastructure
Urbanization and Infrastructure
Environmental Conservation
Urbanization and Infrastructure
Urbanization and Infrastructure
Rapid urbanization and inadequate drainage systems are major contributors to the flooding in Guwahati.
Environmental Conservation
Preserving wetlands and improving drainage infrastructure can help mitigate the impact of floods.
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Rescued Individuals
- Jayanta Talukdar, his wife, one-month-old twins, and other family members
- Affected Areas
- Rukmininagar, Hatigaon, Beltola, Survey, Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Panjabari, Six Mile, parts of Khanapara
- Forecast
- Moderate to heavy rainfall over the next three to four days
- Rescue Operation
- Kamrup (Metro) district administration
- Alert Status
- High alert for Kamrup Metropolitan district administration and emergency services
- Ongoing Projects
- Mission Flood Free Guwahati