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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Record-breaking rainfall inundates Sivasagar town
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: A heavy spell of overnight rainfall brought life to a standstill in Sivasagar town on Monday, submerging all 14 municipal wards under knee-deep water and breaking the record of highest rainfall in a single day. According to district officials, the town recorded a staggering 146.5 mm of rainfall in 24 hours — the highest single-day precipitation ever recorded in Sivasagar, surpassing the previous record of 142.5 mm set on Apr 13, 2021. The deluge transformed streets into rivers, forcing residents to wade through knee-deep water as they navigated their submerged neighbourhoods. The relentless downpour triggered severe waterlogging, with residents claiming they had not seen such flooding in decades. Key areas like Melachakar, Phukan Nagar, Muktinath Chariali, BG Road, Amolapatty, HCB Road, ONGC Colony, Babupatty, Boarding Road, GNG Path, Dolmukh Chariali, Ganapatty, and Na Ali were among the worst affected. Even the parks and walkways surrounding the historic Rang Ghar, a symbol of Assam's Ahom-era heritage, was waterlogged. Shops, schools, homes, and major roads remained inundated, disrupting life. Local businessman Bhaskar Gogoi from Phukan Nagar said, "Sivasagar town has not witnessed such waterlogging in the last several years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo I have lived here for 30 years, but I've never seen water rise so quickly. Within hours, our ground floors were flooded, and people were struggling to move around." Sivasagar DC Ayush Garg said multiple agencies have been mobilised to address the crisis. "The District Disaster Management Authority, water resources department, Public Works Department, municipal board, civil defence, and district administration are working together to drain the accumulated water from the town. We have deployed pumps in critical zones and are cleaning clogged drains to restore normalcy as soon as possible," Garg added. The administration also focused on the Rang Ghar precinct, where water accumulation threatened the heritage site. Municipal workers were seen clearing debris from drains to facilitate faster water drainage. "This is an unprecedented situation, and our teams are working round the clock to clear the waterlogged areas. This kind of rainfall in such a short duration can overwhelm any drainage system. Our priority is to ensure the safety of residents while clearing the waterlogged areas as quickly as possible," chairperson of Sivasagar Municipal Board, Mrinali Konwar said. Residents expressed frustration with the recurring waterlogging issues, calling for long-term solutions. "Every monsoon we face the same problem, but this time it's unprecedented. The authorities need to upgrade the drainage infrastructure instead of temporarily fixing it," said Pranjal Lahon, a school teacher said.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EACCI felicitates cart-pullers, daily wage labourers in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh: Taking a novel approach in celebrating International Labour Day , the Eastern Assam Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( EACCI ) on Thursday felicitated cart pullers and daily wage labourers in Dibrugarh . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The programme, held at the bustling thela stand beside AT Road, saw EACCI office bearers honouring workers for their tireless contribution to the local economy. "These cart pullers and daily wage labourers are the unsung heroes of our local economy. While we celebrate economic growth and business development, we often forget those who physically move goods through the streets every day, regardless of the weather or personal hardship. These workers keep our markets alive. Yet, they rarely get a 'thank you," EACCI president Bhaskar Gogoi said. The workers, many of whom have spent decades hauling goods under the scorching sun, expressed gratitude for the recognition. "We are used to being invisible — people see the carts, not the men pulling them. Today, for the first time, someone acknowledged our hardwork. It feels good," said Bhagirath Yadav, a cart puller.
