Field inspections carried out by the administration revealed that multiple culverts were blocked with silt and debris
KRC TIMES Assam Bureau
Guwahati: The district administration of Guwahati has issued a show-cause notice to a highway concessionaire over persistent waterlogging along key stretches of the National Highway from Khanapara to Jalukbari.
The notice, issued by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan district, holds M/S Dinesh Chandra Kamakhya Highway Concessions Pvt. Ltd. responsible for failing to clear clogged cross-culverts despite repeated instructions.
According to officials, severe waterlogging has affected several locations, including areas near Excel Care Hospital, Tetelia and Gotanagar, causing major inconvenience to commuters and residents.
Field inspections carried out by the administration revealed that multiple culverts were blocked with silt and debris, disrupting the natural drainage system and leading to water accumulation on the highway.
Authorities have stressed the need for immediate corrective action, warning that further negligence could lead to stricter measures to ensure proper drainage and prevent recurring waterlogging.
