Guwahati, July 20 -- The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Monday urged residents of Guwahati to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across the city.

In a press release, ASDMA said that the latest weather pattern and prevailing monsoon conditions indicate that Guwahati may receive 6-12 cm of rainfall in 24 hours, which could aggravate waterlogging, urban flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable areas.

The authority said the Kamrup Metropolitan District administration and ASDMA are closely monitoring the evol...