Guwahati, May 19 Assam is likely to witness widespread thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for multiple districts across the state, officials said on Tuesday.
According to the district-wise weather forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, several parts of Assam are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall between May 20 and May 25.
Officials said districts in western Assam, including Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Barpeta, are likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain from May 21 onwards.
In some areas, gusty winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are also expected. The IMD forecast further stated that isolated places in districts such as Goalpara, Kokrajhar, Chirang and Barpeta may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds on May 23 and 24.
In central Assam, districts including Nagaon, Hojai, Morigaon and Darrang are likely to receive scattered rain and thunderstorms during the week, while parts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong could witness thunderstorms with lightning at isolated places.
The weather office also predicted intensified rain activity in upper Assam districts such as Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli and Charaideo.
Officials warned that isolated places in these districts may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph between May 22 and May 24.
In southern Assam, including Cachar, Hailakandi, Sribhumi and Dima Hasao districts, thunderstorms with lightning are also likely at isolated places during the forecast period.
The IMD has advised people to remain alert during thunderstorm activity and avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during lightning strikes.
Authorities have also asked district administrations to stay prepared for possible localised flooding, waterlogging and disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Recently, in southern Assam, heavy waterlogging and urban flood were reported following moderate downpour.
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