HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, April 24: Heavy overnight rainfall left several parts of Dibrugarh submerged on Thursday morning, once again exposing the city’s fragile drainage system.
The downpour, which began late Wednesday night, caused significant waterlogging across key areas, including Mancotta Road, Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya Road, Jail Road (Khalihamari), Ganga Para, and P.N. Road.
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Mancotta Road, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city, was among the worst-hit.
A 300-metre stretch just before the newly constructed flyover from the Chowkidinghee side resembled a rivulet, with water levels reportedly reaching knee height.
Residents expressed frustration over the recurring issue, blaming poor drainage maintenance and rampant garbage dumping for the situation.
“The drainage system in Dibrugarh is in a terrible state. Most of the drains are clogged with garbage and plastic bottles, preventing proper water flow,” a local resident said.
In response to the flooding, Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) officials, including Mayor Saikat Patra, Deputy Mayor Ujjal Phukon, and Executive Officer Navas Das, conducted site inspections in the worst-affected zones.
“We are taking swift measures to address the waterlogging issue. Emergency teams have been deployed across different zones to clear blocked drains and pump out stagnant water. We are working on both immediate relief and long-term infrastructure solutions,” Mayor Patra assured.
However, concerns remain high among residents, with many fearing worse conditions during the peak monsoon months.
“If this is the situation in April, what will happen in June and July? Some of the drains were poorly constructed without proper engineering,” said Mantu Sharma, a local resident.
With unseasonal rainfall becoming more frequent, citizens are urging the municipal authorities to expedite sustainable drainage upgrades and improve waste management across the city.
