Meghalaya Water Floods Guwahati, Assam Minister Blames Neighboring State

Assam Minister Ashok Singhal has attributed the severe flooding in Guwahati to water from neighboring Meghalaya, citing the red hue of the floodwater as evidence. The city experienced unprecedented rainfall on August 5, with 136 mm of rain recorded in just one and a half hours, overwhelming the drainage system.

Singhal stated, “This is not Guwahati’s water; it is Meghalaya’s water. Guwahati’s water is black, Meghalaya’s is red!” He pointed out that the red color of the floodwater is due to the red soil from Meghalaya.

Source:

1. https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/08/06/meghalaya-water-floods-guwahati-assam-minister-blames-neighboring-state/
2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/meghalaya-rain-worsens-situation-in-guwahati/articleshow/112977909.cms