Red Alert in Assam: MHA Warns of Extremely Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms for Next Two Days

GUWAHATI- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued a Red Alert for Assam, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and squall over the next two days. An Orange Alert has also been issued for June 20 for both Assam and Meghalaya, according to officials.

In response to the alert, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has issued a public advisory, warning that isolated districts are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on June 18, potentially aggravating waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and triggering localized landslides in vulnerable zones.

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Precautionary Measures Advised

ASDMA has urged residents, especially those living in low-lying and hillside regions, to stay vigilant and relocate to safer shelters or designated relief camps for the next three days. The authority emphasized the importance of maintaining emergency supplies such as medicines, dry food, candles, batteries, and clean water.

Daily commuters and long-distance travelers are strongly advised to avoid non-essential movement during heavy downpours. Local administrations across the state are reportedly on high alert, with emergency response systems actively monitoring the evolving weather conditions.

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ASDMA has also encouraged residents to remain connected to official weather updates and follow all advisories issued by the local authorities to ensure public safety.

“Due to the ongoing risk of flooding and landslides, we urge all citizens to take immediate safety measures and shift to safer locations if needed,” the ASDMA statement read.

Monsoon Impact So Far

The early monsoon spell that began in late May has already impacted over 6.79 lakh people across 21 districts in Assam. According to ASDMA’s latest report:

• 1,494 villages have been affected.
• 14,977 hectares of crop land have been damaged.
• 28 people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides since the onset of the monsoon.

The authority assured that timely updates would continue to be shared with the public, and emergency helplines remain active for assistance.

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