STRENGTHS
Gateway to the North-East, and regional hub
Fast-growing metropolis
Rich cultural heritage and history
WEAKNESSES
Prone to urban flooding and landslides
Reduction in wetlands cover
Traffic congestion and road accidents
OPPORTUNITIES
Can become commercial and IT capital of North-East
Potential to expand its eco-tourism destination creds
THREATS
Unplanned urban expansion and rising vehicular population
Sewerage and pollution choking storm water drains, causing floods
Guwahati: Along the Brahmaputra, poised for a reset
Guwahati Smart City plan has pan-political support