Deluge in Assam's Daulmukh, Sivasagar town submerged after heavy rainfall

A brief but intense spell of torrential rain on Sunday night has left large swathes of Sivasagar town and its adjoining areas waterlogged, plunging normal life into disarray. With over half of the town’s 14 municipal wards now inundated, residents are grappling with a full-blown artificial flood crisis.

Key junctions in the heart of the town, including the Daulmukh Chariali and Mukti Nath Chariali, are currently submerged, severely disrupting vehicular movement and daily commutes. Local businesses and residences have also been affected, with stagnant water accumulating in several low-lying pockets.

Frustrated residents are squarely blaming the situation on poor drainage infrastructure and administrative apathy. They allege that the artificial flood is a man-made disaster, stemming from the closure of drainage systems and a lack of timely pre-monsoon maintenance.

Civic bodies, particularly the Sivasagar Municipal Board, have come under sharp criticism for failing to desilt drains during the dry season. Locals contend that the municipality’s inaction has turned a predictable monsoon into a hazard for urban life.

"This is not a natural calamity—it’s a governance failure," said one aggrieved resident, echoing the sentiments of many who now demand urgent corrective measures and long-term infrastructure planning.