APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 11/07/2025
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (11-07-2025).
❓ Question:
“Recurring flash floods in Guwahati reflect deeper issues of unplanned urbanization and ecological neglect.”
Examine the causes and impacts of urban flooding in Guwahati. Suggest a sustainable strategy to make the city climate-resilient.
(Word Limit: 250)
✅ Model Answer:
🔸 Introduction
Guwahati, Assam’s largest urban centre, has become increasingly vulnerable to flash floods, with even 40–50 mm of rainfall leading to severe waterlogging. The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) recently identified that nearly 8% of the city falls under high flood risk. These frequent floods highlight systemic issues in urban planning, drainage, and wetland protection.
🔹 Causes of Urban Flooding in Guwahati
- Encroachment on Natural Drainage: Wetlands like Deepor Beel, Silsako, and Bondajan have been encroached for housing and roads.
- Poor Drainage Infrastructure: Outdated culverts, silted drains, and lack of stormwater reservoirs.
- Solid Waste Blockage: Plastics and garbage clog stormwater outlets, causing backflow.
- Unregulated Urban Expansion: Rapid real estate development without hydrological planning.
- Deforestation in Hills: Leads to erosion and rapid runoff into plains.
🔹 Impacts
- Disruption of transportation and economic activity
- Waterborne diseases and vector outbreaks
- Damage to homes, shops, and civic infrastructure
- Ecological degradation of Deepor Beel (Ramsar site)
🔹 Sustainable Solutions
| Strategy | Measures |
| Scientific Drainage Planning | Implement the 6-basin model with storm tanks beneath open grounds (e.g., Khanapara). |
| Wetland Restoration | Reclaim, desilt, and legally protect water bodies. |
| Green Infrastructure | Introduce bio-swales, rain gardens, and permeable pavements. |
| Community Involvement | Awareness drives for waste segregation and encroachment prevention. |
| Institutional Reform | Create a unified Urban Flood Management Authority for Guwahati. |
🔸 Conclusion
Flash floods in Guwahati are not just a climate issue—they signify the breakdown of ecological balance and urban foresight. A shift from ad-hoc measures to science-backed, inclusive, and ecologically sensitive urban governance is critical for making Assam’s capital resilient to future climate shocks.
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