Heavy Storms Lash Parts Of Assam, CM Sarma Instructs To Be On Alert

Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, adding that one person died and 12 others were injured in the state in the storm-related incidents. “Heavy storms are lashing parts of the State and is expected to continue. I’ve instructed officials to be alert […]

Heavy Storms Lash Parts Of Assam, CM Sarma Instructs To Be On Alert
by Saanvi Srivastava - May 28, 2024, 2:01 pm

Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, adding that one person died and 12 others were injured in the state in the storm-related incidents.

“Heavy storms are lashing parts of the State and is expected to continue. I’ve instructed officials to be alert to respond to exigencies at the earliest,” Sarma posted on X.

The Chief Minister urged the citizens not to venture out unless there is an emergency and to be safe. He said that the authorities are constantly monitoring the situation.
“Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas. Tragically, a student, Kausik Bordoloi Amphi (17), died in Marigaon, and 12 students were injured in Dekhiajuli due to falling trees,” Sarma posted on X.

“In Guwahati, uprooted trees in places like Cotton University and Jyoti Chitraban caused no damage to people or buildings. Power supply is disrupted in lower Assam, including Guwahati. We are monitoring the situation and request everyone to stay indoors until the situation stabilizes,” he added.

The North Kamrup Forest Division reported that road blockages have been observed in various areas of the North Kamrup Division due to trees falling as a result of Cyclone Remal. Forest personnel are actively working to clear these obstructions. Fallen trees have been removed to facilitate the clearance of roads in Gauripur and along the Amingaon-Doul Govinda route.
In anticipation of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecasted from Monday due to the impact of Cyclone Remal, which made landfall in neighbouring West Bengal and Bangladesh, several districts of Assam have been placed on high alert. Authorities have urged residents to adhere to safety precautions and have established helpline numbers for emergencies.
Numerous regions of Assam, including Guwahati, experienced rainfall since late Sunday evening, leading to a decrease in the state’s high temperatures. According to a release from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of extremely heavy rainfall across Assam and other northeastern states on Monday and Tuesday.
On Monday, a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall was issued for Chirang, Goalpara, Baksa, Dima Hasao, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj districts, while an orange alert was issued for Dhubri, South Salmara, Bongaigaon, Bajali, Tamulpur, Barpeta, Nalbari, Morigaon, Nagaon, Hojai, and West Karbi Anglong in Assam.

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