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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma confirmed on Wednesday, August 5, that his government is investigating the root causes of chronic flooding at Jorabat. This stretch sits on the Meghalaya-Assam border and remains a primary bottleneck for thousands of daily commuters. Heavy rains frequently drown the road, stalling traffic between the two states.
Sangma points a finger at ongoing road construction. He claims the work created a bowl-like depression beneath the main flyover that traps runoff and accelerates water buildup. The state is currently working alongside the Assam administration to manage the mess. Local deputy commissioners are coordinating efforts on the ground to handle the immediate fallout.
The Ri-Bhoi district administration is already deploying a multi-pronged strategy to keep the highway open during downpours. Still, the site remains a major point of contention between the two states. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has previously blamed Meghalaya’s geography and its regional construction projects for waterlogging in both Jorabat and Guwahati.
Officials are now weighing long-term fixes against quick-fix solutions to restore normal traffic flow. Sangma confirmed the scope of the investigation, stating, "We are studying all aspects and looking at whatever measures we can put in." The government plans to review all findings before choosing a final path to stop the flooding for good.
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