Encroachment of Drains Causes Sudden Flood at Golaghat Town Father pushing a bicycle with son on child seat through waterlogged road at Ward No.6, Golaghat. By Mithu Das June 27, 2017 Urban flooding is becoming a common problem in cities and towns around the world. Even small town like Golaghat, my hometown, hasn’t spared by it. A heavy downpour last night, which has lasted for several hours, caused floods in many places in Golaghat town. The flood has also hit my house which is situated at Krishna Nagar (Ward No.6). Upon surveying the flooded area, in my neighbourhood, we found that this sudden flood has been caused by a clogg