Guwahati, May 26 -- An intense downpour early Sunday morning inundated large parts of Dimapur in Nagaland, disrupting life for hundreds of families and once again highlighting the city's chronic drainage problems.

Within just a few hours, floodwaters surged into homes and forced residents in low-lying neighborhoods to scramble to protect their belongings. Several key areas, including Dhobinala, Sachu Colony, Burma Camp, Marwaripatti, and West Yard, bore the brunt of the flooding.

These localities, situated at low elevations and lacking efficient drainage, remain particularly vulnerable during heavy rains.

"We've dealt with waterlogging for over ten years," said a resident from Sachu Colony. "Every monsoon brings the same situation. Not...