Assam-Meghalaya to Launch Satellite Mapping to Tackle Guwahati Flooding

Assam and Meghalaya will jointly conduct satellite mapping of Guwahati and nearby areas to address severe waterlogging issues. NESAC will carry out the mapping, and IIT-Roorkee will analyze the data to suggest long-term solutions. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted flooding caused by runoff from Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, while Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma stressed the need for cooperation amid climate change. The mapping is expected to finish in three months, aiming for an eco-friendly, balanced flood management plan.