Guwahati, Aug. 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning expected to occur across various parts of Guwahati city in the next 24 hours.

The weather pattern suggests that rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning (upto 6 cm/24 hours) is very likely to occur at most places of the city along with an intense spell of rainfall (2-3 cm/hour) in the coming 24 hours which may aggravate water logging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localized landslides in vulnerable pockets.

The city authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response systems are being kept on alert.

In view of the situation, the Assam State Disa...