Guwahati, May 27 -- Guwahati is set to experience a prolonged spell of cloudy weather with the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 2-3 days, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The impending weather system also carries the risk of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, with speeds reaching 40 to 50 kmph in isolated areas.

This forecast has prompted concerns among city authorities, who are closely monitoring the situation. The anticipated heavy downpour and strong winds could exacerbate existing issues such as waterlogging, impede vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localized landslides, particularly in vulnerable pockets of the city.

Emergency response systems have b...