Orange alert issued in Assam; heavy rainfall till 6 October

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecasted that parts of Assam are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from October 4 to 6.

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati issued an orange alert for a few districts in Assam stating, “Light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorm/Lightning at isolated places.”

Districts like Kokrajhar, Chirang, and South Salmara-Mankachar are expected to face intense rainfall from Oct 4-6.

Additionally, Goalpara, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, and the aforementioned districts are likely to face similar conditions from October 5 to 6.

The heavy rainfall is anticipated to have several effects on the region, impacting visibility, causing waterlogging, disrupting traffic, and posing a risk of flash floods. The mature crops and open spaces may also be affected.