Guwahati, Aug 29: Guwahati experienced severe flooding for the second consecutive day on Thursday due to continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in the death of at least one person, officials said.

The deceased, Ashok Sarma from Sonapur revenue circle, lost his life amid the urban flooding, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported. The floods have affected 28 villages and 39 localities across 21 wards in Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the state capital.

Significant waterlogging was reported on key roads including Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road, GS Road, Nabin Nagar, Anil Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, Maligaon, Hedayetpur, Guwahati Club, Ulubari, Chandmari, Panjabari, Jorabat, Jatia, Jyotikuchi, Ghoramara, VIP Road, Rukmini Gaon, Survey, and Chatribari, with water levels reaching chest height in some areas. Residential areas including Juripar, Betkuchi, Lalung Gaon, Barshapara, Dwaraka Nagar, Odalbakra, Nalapara, Jonali, Sijubari, Lakhimi Nagar, Lakhara, Padumbari, Fancy Bazaar, Ambari, Bamunimaidam, Srimantapur, Birubari, Lakhtokia, Boragaon, Gotanagar, Garchuck, and B Borooah Road were also inundated.

The floods disrupted traffic, leaving vehicles stranded on roads and National Highway-27. Authorities deployed inflatable rubber boats and SDRF personnel to evacuate residents from heavily affected areas, including Rukmini Gaon, Juripar, Anil Nagar, Hatigaon, and Gotanagar.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over the next 24 hours. ASDMA warned that rainfall of up to 6 cm per day and 2–3 cm per hour in certain spells could worsen waterlogging, cause traffic congestion, and increase the risk of localized landslides.

School transportation was delayed amid ongoing half-yearly examinations, adding to parental concerns. Commuters and emergency services, including ambulances, faced significant disruption, along with power outages in several parts of the city.

Authorities urged residents to follow official advisories, avoid non-essential travel, and stay vigilant in low-lying and hillside areas. Last year, the Gauhati High Court had emphasized the need for permanent flood mitigation measures in the city, fining four government departments for failing to address recurring waterlogging issues.