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Heavy rain causes flooding and disruption in Guwahati and Chandigarh
India
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 8:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Heavy rain flooded parts of Guwahati, where a zoo wall collapsed and schools were shut. Chandigarh also experienced flooding of homes and markets, stranded commuters, and exposed infrastructure problems.
SO WHAT?
The flooding has disrupted education, travel, homes, and commercial areas across two Indian cities, creating a significant local public-safety and infrastructure risk.
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Reports behind this event
sentinelassam.comen
Heavy rain floods Guwahati; Zoo wall collapses; schools shut
Aug 20, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
hindustantimes.comen
Chandigarh: Rain lays bare gaping holes in infrastructure
Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
tribuneindia.comen
Chandigarh heavy rain: 'City Beautiful feels like Gurugram' a day after Tuesday's deluge
Aug 19, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
timesofindia.indiatimes.comen
Chandigarh sinks again: Homes, markets flooded; commuters stranded
Aug 18, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC