ASDMA requests citizen of Guwahati city to be alert as per the IMD forecasts
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: In continuation of the earlier weather forecast issued by The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on heavy rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in Guwahati city yesterday July 19, 2026, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) requests all the people of Guwahati city to take all necessary precautions and remain vigilant.
The present weather pattern suggests that due to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state, the city may also face the moderate to heavy rainfall (6-12 cm/24 hours) across the city which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement,
and increase the risk of localized landslides in vulnerable pockets. The Kamrup Metro district authority and ASDMA are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems are being kept on alert. DDMA, Kamrup Metro is also requested to be prepare with all necessary response mechanism.
In view of the situation, ASDMA requests all the people of Guwahati city to remain vigilant. The daily commuters and long-distance travelers are requested to plan their routines accordingly, avoiding unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall. Residents in low-lying and hillside areas should stay alert for any signs of flooding or landslides.
Further, ASDMA requests the local authorities also to allow their employees to work from their homes if possible, in view of the weather forecast issued by IMD. The status of the situation would be updated by ASDMA on its official website i.e. https://asdma.assam.gov.in/resource/assam-weather forecast and on all its social media handles in time to time for general awareness. Hence, the public is urged to stay tuned to official weather updates and follow advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this prolonged spell of rain.