The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms at isolated places in Guwahati and across Assam in the next three to four days owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.
“The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorms with lightning with light to moderate rainfall (6 cm/day) is very likely to occur at isolated places in the city and in most districts of the state in the coming three to four days, which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow down vehicular movement and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets,” the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in a statement issued on Wednesday.
The district authorities and ASDMA are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems are being kept on alert.
In view of the situation, ASDMA has urged residents of Guwahati to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant.
“Daily commuters and long-distance travellers are requested to plan their routines accordingly, avoiding unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall. Residents in low-lying and hillside areas should stay alert for any signs of flooding or landslides,” it said.
The authority further said that the status of the situation would be updated on its official website, https://asdma.assam.gov.in/resource/assam-weather-forecast, and on all its social media handles from time to time for general awareness.
“Hence, people are urged to stay tuned to official weather updates and follow advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this prolonged spell of rain,” it added.
Notably, heavy afternoon rain in Guwahati triggered flash floods and waterlogging in several flood-prone areas in and around the city on Wednesday.
