The downpour, coupled with a hailstorm and gusty winds, uprooted trees, flooded key stretches, and threw traffic out of gear. Large parts of the city witnessed sudden, intense rainfall for nearly an hour, bringing down trees and electric poles, crushing parked vehicles

Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah urged residents to remain cautious as heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging across Guwahati, disrupting traffic and daily life. Authorities have deployed emergency teams and shut schools while working to restore normalcy