The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has
predicted extremely heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm in the
neighbouring states of Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh till
August 5, 2026 which may impact various parts of Cachar, Dima Hasao,
West Karbi Anglong, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Tinsukia districts of
Assam.
As per the weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm with lightning with
extremely heavy rainfall (orange and red warnings) is expected at most places
of East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya,
Papumpare, Kurung Kumey, East Kameng, East Siang, Lohit and Changlang
districts of Arunachal Pradesh may impact the neighbouring districts of Assam.
Further, yellow warning (Watch) has been issued by IMD for most of the
districts of Nagaland bordering Assam which would impact Charaideo,
Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts.
Furthermore, IMD predicted heavy rain for Kamrup Metro also which
may affect all the neighbouring districts of Assam. It may aggravate water
logging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk
of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets.
The district authorities and
ASDMA are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems
are being kept on alert.
In view of the situation, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority
(ASDMA) has urged all citizens of the concerned districts to take all
necessary precautions and remain vigilant.
Daily commuters and long-distance
travelers have been 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.
The status of the
situation would be updated by ASDMA 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.
ASDMA further urged residents to stay tuned to official weather updates and follow advisories issued
by local authorities to ensure safety during this prolonged spell of rain.
