The Assam Government has issued a weather advisory following a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) that expects heavy to very heavy rainfall to continue in various districts until September 22. Local administrations have been instructed to keep emergency response systems on full alert, especially in low-lying and hilly regions prone to landslides and floods.
Our correspondent reports that the advisory urges residents in vulnerable areas to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall. People are being advised to keep essential supplies such as medicines, candles, and other basic necessities ready, in case of power cuts or blocked access.
IMD’s forecast indicates that most parts of Assam can expect moderate rain, with isolated episodes of heavy downpour, thunderstorms, and lightning. The weather system is being driven by an upper air cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam at about 0.9 kilometre above sea level. Our correspondent adds that the monsoon remains active over Assam and neighbouring Meghalaya, with some regions already recording extremely heavy rainfall in recent hours.
Several urban centres have begun experiencing waterlogging. In the previous 24 hours up to 8:30 AM Tuesday, places like Goalpara received 55.2 mm of rain, Silchar 26.7 mm, Guwahati 18 mm, and Dibrugarh 19.2 mm. Traffic disruptions have been reported in Guwahati due to flooded roads and slow movement. Hilly districts have been put on notice for possible landslides in vulnerable terrain.
The advisory instructs local administrations to monitor the situation continuously and prepare disaster management plans. Daily commuters and long-distance travellers have been requested to plan routes carefully and avoid venturing out during heavy rainfall periods. Our correspondent adds that authorities are focusing attention particularly on hillside road stretches and flood-prone banks of rivers where early warnings have been issued.
Residents are also being reminded to follow official weather updates and heed instructions from local authorities to ensure safety. Emergency services are on standby, and departments involved in disaster response are prepared to mobilise as required.
