Guwahati, April 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast continued rainfall activity across Assam over the next two to three days, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several parts of the state during this period.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, the prevailing weather conditions are being influenced by an upper air cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and adjoining areas, along with another system over northeast Bangladesh, both of which are contributing to the current weather pattern.
These systems are expected to sustain and further intensify widespread rainfall activity across the region in the coming days, leading to persistent wet weather conditions.
The IMD said that moderate rainfall is very likely at many to most places across Assam, with isolated spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall in some districts.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds reaching 40–50 kmph are also likely at isolated locations, posing risks to vulnerable structures, standing crops, and outdoor activities.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has cautioned that the ongoing wet spell may trigger urban flooding, traffic disruptions, and localised landslides, particularly in low-lying areas, waterlogged pockets, and hillside regions.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in view of the prevailing and expected weather conditions.
In the past 24 hours, several parts of Guwahati witnessed intense and heavy rainfall. Khanapara recorded over 215 mm of rainfall, while Gauhati University and surrounding areas received more than 100 mm, indicating heavy to very heavy precipitation across multiple locations.
Officials warned that continued rainfall could aggravate waterlogging in vulnerable pockets, disrupt vehicular movement across key roads, and increase the risk of tree falls and damage to public and private infrastructure.
For Guwahati and adjoining areas, the forecast indicates generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain or thundershowers over the next few days, along with occasional gusty winds.
Day temperatures are expected to hover between 30 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, with a marginal rise likely towards the end of the week as conditions gradually stabilise.
The ASDMA has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall, stay away from waterlogged zones, and follow official weather updates and advisories issued from time to time.
Emergency response systems have been put on alert, and authorities said that the situation is being closely and continuously monitored.
–IANS
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