Guwahati, July 29 -- The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across Assam from July 30 to August 1, prompting the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to issue a public advisory urging residents in vulnerable districts to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.

According to an ASDMA press release issued on Wednesday, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places across Assam and neighbouring parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. The weather system is expected to particularly affect the Assam districts of Tinsukia, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur, while spillover effects from adjoining districts in Nagaland could impact Charaideo, Sivasagar, ...