While the monsoon season in Guwahati brings a beautiful relief from the heat, it can turn into a major headache for anyone planning to shift houses. From Anil Nagar to Zoo Road, we are all too familiar with Guwahati's sudden downpours and waterlogging issues.
If you are planning to relocate within or out of Guwahati during this rainy season, sticking to standard packing methods can ruin your valuable electronics and wooden furniture.
But don't worry! Today, we are sharing 5 unique tips to make your monsoon shifting completely safe, smooth, and stress-free.
Ditch Standard Packing, Choose "Multi-Layer" Waterproof Packing
Regular cardboard boxes and basic brown tape might work during the dry season, but they fail during the monsoon. Raindrops can easily soak through cardboard, causing it to tear and damage the items inside.
What to do : Wrap your clothes, mattresses, and electronics (TV, Fridge, Laptop) securely with Plastic Stretch Wrap first. Once sealed, place them inside the cardboard boxes.
For Fragile Items: Don't forget to add a layer of waterproof plastic sheeting over the bubble wrap for extra protection.
Say 'NO' to Open Trucks, Always Choose a Closed Container
To save a few bucks, people often hire open trucks (like a Tata Ace or small open tempos) and rely on a basic tarpaulin (tirpal) sheet for cover. However, Guwahati’s heavy winds and torrential rain can easily blow the sheet away or leak water inside.
The Right Way : Always demand a Closed Container Truck. Being sealed on all sides, it ensures that no matter how hard it rains on the road, your belongings stay perfectly dry inside.
Track Guwahati's Waterlogging Timings and Plan Your Route Ahead
Certain localities in Guwahati face severe waterlogging even after a brief spell of rain. If your moving truck gets stuck in a waterlogged street, your goods are at high risk.
Schedule your shifting for the early morning hours, as heavy downpours are more common during the afternoons and evenings.
Discuss alternative routes with your packers and movers beforehand. If main roads like G.S. Road or R.G. Baruah Road are flooded, you should have a bypass route ready.
Avoid Placing Items Directly on the Floor (Loading/Unloading Tips)
When the truck arrives at your old or new residence, the ground is likely to be wet, muddy, or slick. In the rush of loading or unloading, placing boxes directly on the wet ground can ruin your stuff.
Pro Tip : Ask your movers to lay down old thick tarpaulins or wooden pallets on the ground first. Items unmounted from the truck should go onto these pallets and then straight inside your home.
Keep Your "First-Night Box" Separate and Waterproof
Rainy weather often causes unexpected delays on the road. After a long day, it will be practically impossible to unpack all the boxes on the very first night.
Prepare a separate waterproof bag or plastic bin containing essentials like a change of clothes, towels, toiletries, dry snacks, basic medicines, and kid-essential items.
Load this box at the very end so it is the first thing handed to you when you reach your new home.
Why Risk It ? Choose Professional Help
Moving during the monsoons is no child's play. A single mistake can ruin the household items you bought with your hard-earned money. Therefore, hiring expert and professional packers and movers - who have the right monsoon experience, waterproof gear, and closed vehicles - is the smartest choice.
Are you also planning to relocate in Guwahati this monsoon ? Contact us today for a hassle-free move backed by 100% Waterproof Packing and Safe Closed Container Delivery.