Guwahati, July 30: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another round of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Assam and several other northeastern states over the next few days, prompting authorities to step up preparedness amid fears of fresh flooding, flash floods, waterlogging and landslides.
According to the latest weather forecast, thunderstorms accompanied by intense rainfall are likely to occur between July 30 and August 1 in parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. The developing weather system over neighbouring states is expected to influence conditions in several districts of Upper Assam.
The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Tinsukia district in Assam, signalling the possibility of severe weather conditions. Similar alerts have also been issued for Mon, Mokokchung and Wokha districts in Nagaland. Authorities warned that heavy rainfall and runoff from these areas could affect adjoining districts in Assam, including Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat.
In neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, the weather office has forecast significant rainfall in East Siang, Lohit, Namsai, Longding, Papumpare, Lower Subansiri and Lower Dibang Valley districts. Water flowing from these upstream regions may increase river levels and impact downstream districts such as Tinsukia, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur in Assam.
The IMD has estimated that many of the affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh could receive 6 cm to 11 cm of rainfall per day, while isolated locations, particularly Papumpare district, may experience very heavy rainfall ranging between 12 cm and 20 cm.
In response to the forecast, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has cautioned that the expected rainfall could lead to urban flooding, flash floods, waterlogging and localized landslides, particularly in low-lying and hilly areas. Traffic movement may also be disrupted in vulnerable locations.
The disaster management authority said district administrations have been directed to remain on high alert and keep emergency response teams ready to deal with any weather-related incidents. Residents living in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas have also been advised to stay updated with official weather advisories and take necessary precautions.
