The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert in Assam and Meghalaya for June 18–19, 2025. With forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall, lightning, and squalls, both states are on high alert as emergency teams work to minimize disruption and protect lives.
The red alert indicates a severe weather system moving across Northeast India and marks one of the most intense alerts of the monsoon season so far.
Why IMD Issued the Red Alert Assam Meghalaya
A powerful low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has triggered a surge in moisture-heavy winds across the Northeast. These conditions are leading to:
- Over 200 mm of daily rainfall
- Wind speeds between 50 and 60 km/h
- Widespread thunderstorms and lightning
The IMD urges residents to stay indoors and follow all official advisories. Dangerous flooding and landslides are likely in areas with poor drainage or unstable terrain.
Districts Under the Red Alert in Assam and Meghalaya
High-Risk Districts in Assam:
- Kamrup Metro and Kamrup Rural
- Dima Hasao
- Lakhimpur
- Dhemaji
- Cachar
- Barpeta
Affected Districts in Meghalaya:
- East Khasi Hills
- Ri-Bhoi
- South West Garo Hills
- West Jaintia Hills
Local authorities have launched preventive evacuations and warned citizens in low-lying areas to move to safer ground. Relief camps have been opened in vulnerable districts.
Red Alert Assam Meghalaya: Transportation and Daily Life Disrupted
The severe weather has already impacted regional transport. A major landslide in East Jaintia Hills blocked National Highway 6 (NH-6), cutting off road access between Barak Valley and the neighboring states of Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur.
In Guwahati, intense rainfall caused widespread waterlogging and traffic delays. Several flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport were delayed or cancelled. Meanwhile, rail services on the Northeast Frontier Railway route face ongoing disruptions due to track flooding.
What Residents Should Do During the Red Alert
To stay safe, follow these steps:
- Monitor updates via the IMD Weather App
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Store food, drinking water, and medications
- Charge mobile devices and keep emergency contacts handy
- Stay away from rivers, slopes, and power lines
Both ASDMA and MSDMA continue to issue real-time alerts and coordinate rescue operations in affected districts.
Weather Outlook After the Red Alert in Assam and Meghalaya
While the red alert remains active until June 19, IMD forecasts a slight decline in rainfall intensity starting June 20. The alert may downgrade to orange status, but authorities warn that flooding, road damage, and isolated landslides may continue through the weekend.
You can track weather developments on platforms like AccuWeather and Windy.
State Response and Ongoing Measures
Both Assam and Meghalaya governments have activated emergency response units. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are operating in high-risk zones, while local police monitor vulnerable areas for signs of flooding or infrastructure failure.
Officials have also suspended schools and urged businesses to allow remote work where possible. Relief distribution is underway in temporary shelters.
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