The IMD had on Wednesday warned of heavy rainfall in Guwahati and its adjoining areas for the next 2-3 days
Several localities of Guwahati are under water after heavy rains lashed the capital city amid the warning issued by the Met Department of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Guwahati and other parts of Assam for the next 2-3 days.
Normal life was thrown out of gear following the heavy rains that have been pouring down almost continuously in many parts of the State, including the capital city Guwahati.
Waterlogging has been reported from Rukminigaon which remains one of the worst hit localities with authorities even using rubber boats to ferry people.
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Severe waterlogging has also been reported from various other localities, including Beltola and Anil Nagar.
Water coming down from the hills of Meghalaya drowned the national highway at Jorabat affecting movement of traffic.
The IMD had on Wednesday warned of heavy rainfall in Guwahati and its adjoining areas for the next 2-3 days.
The IMD also warned of thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind with wind speed of 40-50 kmph which could hit the capital city and its adjoining areas in the coming days, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated in a statement.
The ASDMA had requested people of Guwahati to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant, besides asking daily commuters and long-distance travellers to plan their routines accordingly and avoid unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall.
Residents in low-lying and hill-side areas have also been asked to stay alert for any signs of flooding or land slides and to stay tuned to official weather updates and follow advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this prolonged spell of rain.
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