Guwahati, June 25 -- In a proactive move to address Guwahati's persistent urban flooding crisis, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (DoHUA), Jayanta Mallabaruah, on Wednesday conducted an extensive visit to several flood-affected areas across the city. During the inspection, the Minister visited major flood-prone areas including Rukminigaon, Juripar, Boragaon (near Excel Care) and followed by on-site meetings with district administration and departmental officials to assess the ground situation and expedite mitigation measures.

Speaking to the media, the Minister highlighted that Guwahati's topography, surrounded by hills and marked by unplanned development, leads to rapid water accumulation during rainfall.

"Floodwater from higher a...