Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Heavy Rainfall and Landslides Disrupt Life in Assam
Heavy rain caused flooding in Guwahati and other parts of Assam.
Many areas were underwater, causing traffic problems and stranding people.
The government closed schools and offices due to the rain.
Sadly, some people died due to landslides and other rain-related incidents.
The IMD expects more rain in the coming days across the northeast.
The IMD also issued warnings for rough seas, advising fishermen to stay ashore.
The IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
The IMD has issued a red alert for seven districts in Assam.
Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging in Guwahati, Assam, and other northeastern states.
Three deaths were reported due to landslides in Guwahati.
The Assam government closed schools and offices in Kamrup and Kamrup (Metro) districts.
The IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall in the northeast, including isolated extremely heavy rainfall on June 1 in Assam and Meghalaya.
The IMD issued alerts for rough seas and advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging and landslides, disrupting life in Assam and other northeastern states.
- When
- May 31, 2025 and the following days.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, and other northeastern states including Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
- Why
- A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal triggered torrential rain, and the IMD predicts more rain.
- City Severely Affected
- Guwahati
- Reported Deaths in Assam
- 3
- IMD Alert for Assam
- Red Alert
- Heavy Rainfall Expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim
- May 31 - June 1
- Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Northeast India
- 7 days
- Fishermen Advisory
- May 30-June 4
Sources
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