Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts of Assam for the next four days, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across the northeastern region. On Saturday, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority advised residents of Guwahati to remain cautious after another bout of heavy storms lashed parts of the state.
Recent Rainfall and Flooding
Earlier this week, Guwahati experienced severe artificial flooding following record-breaking April rainfall. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across the northeast over the next four days, with Assam remaining a major concern after intense rain and destructive storms over the past week resulted in several deaths.
Sunday Forecast
For Sunday, the IMD warned that thunderstorms and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 50-60 kmph, are very likely at isolated places in Assam. The Met office also indicated that heavy rain is very likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur on Sunday.
Impact on the Ground
Dark clouds covered many parts of the state on Saturday morning, followed by heavy rain and storms. In Gohpur, located in northern Assam’s Biswanath district, several large trees were uprooted and houses were damaged. Similar damage was reported at Rupohi in Nagaon district, where strong winds blew away tin roofs. In Darrang, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Majuli and Tinsukia districts, trees were uprooted and fell on power lines, causing disruptions in many areas.
Rainfall Statistics
Among Assam’s districts that recorded excess to large excess rainfall over the past week, Kamrup (Metro), under which Guwahati city falls, saw the highest rainfall.
Precautionary Measures
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has urged residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions. People are advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms and seek shelter in safe structures. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have deployed emergency response teams to vulnerable areas.
