Guwahati, May 20 (UNI) With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting continued inclement weather over Assam for the next 2–3 days, the state government on Tuesday advised the people to take all necessary precautions and remain vigilant.
Commuters and long-distance travellers have been requested to plan their routines accordingly, avoiding unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall.
According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across various parts of the state in the next two to three days.
“As per rainfall data recorded on May 20, 2025, several locations in and around Guwahati have already received substantial precipitation — including 112.5 mm at the Guwahati Automatic Weather Station (AWS), 115 mm at Assam Agricultural University's (AAU) Horticultural Research Station (AAU-HRS), 110 mm at Mirza Circle Office, and 100 mm at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology (IASST-Kamrup).
:These figures indicate widespread and intense rainfall activity that is likely to persist," a IMD spokesperson said.
The IMD has further warned that the weather pattern suggests that both Western and Southern parts of Assam are likely to witness more intense rainfall episodes over the coming days, potentially reaching up to 200 mm in isolated locations.
In Guwahati city, continued downpours could aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of tree falls and localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. City authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response systems are being kept on alert.
“Residents in low-lying and hillside areas should stay alert for any signs of flooding or soil erosion. The public is also urged to stay tuned to official weather updates and follow advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this prolonged spell of rain,” the IMD said.
It may be mentioned here that Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota had on Saturday last reviewed the flood preparedness of the various line departments as well as the districts in view of the ensuing monsoon in the state.
Dr Kota took stock of the district-level preparedness from the District Commissioners (DCs) through video conference during the meeting. He mentioned the different sensitive matters related to the management of floods and related issues in the state.
He requested all the departments and agencies to work in close coordination with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) during the flood season for effective management of floods.
Although the normal onset of the southwest monsoon for the northeast is from June 15, this year it is expected to enter from June 2. This year there is likely to be less than normal monsoon in the NE, while the rest of India is expected to receive more than normal showers.
Sources in the NDRF 1st Battalion said that out of a total of 18 teams, 14 are currently deployed in Assam, which will be prepositioned in Cachar, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, and Jorhat, while the teams from NDRF’s 12th Battalion will be deployed in Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Dhemaji, and Sonitpur districts. UNI AS ARN SSP