Shillong: Meghalaya Congress officials are pushing for a unified plan between their state and Assam to stop recurring floods in Jorabat. The road serves as a critical link between Shillong and Guwahati. Travelers face constant chaos here. Patients and tourists often find themselves stranded for up to 13 hours during major weather events.
State Congress Secretary Manuel Badwar said, "The problem cannot be effectively resolved by Meghalaya alone and requires coordinated action with Assam." Constant finger-pointing between the two state governments has failed to produce results. The flooding has only worsened over time as urban sprawl consumes natural drainage.
Construction and rapid development have destroyed swampy areas that once soaked up excess water. Badwar wants the two states to use LiDAR and terrain mapping to track water flow. He also pushed for stricter oversight of local quarrying. Both sides rely on the area for stone and gravel, but uncontrolled digging hurts drainage systems.
The Congress proposal asks both governments to share data and conduct a joint technical study. Maintenance of existing drainage channels from Jorabat to Khanapara remains a priority. Badwar says the tools to fix the corridor exist today. Leaders just need the political will to stop talking and start digging.
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