IMD forecasts for heavy rainfall likely in Guwahati city coming 2-3 days
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted today of moderate to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm at the isolated places in Guwahati city and adjoining areas on today and the coming 2- 3 days due to current meteorological conditions and Monsoon scenario in the state.
The weather pattern suggests that in continuation of the earlier weather forecast on heavy rainfall issued on July 10, 2026, the coming 2-3 days would also face the thunderstorm with lightning with Moderate to heavy rainfall (6-12 cm/24 hours) across the city and the adjacent areas which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localized landslides in vulnerable pockets. The district authorities and ASDMA are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems are being kept on alert.
In view of the situation, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) requests all the people of Guwahati city to take all necessary precautions and remain vigilant. 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 leave for their homes early in view of the weather forecast. 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.