The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on July 1 has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall/thunderstorms with lightning in Assam during the next five days.
RMC Issues Orange Alert In Several Districts In Lower Assam
The RMC has issued orange alert in several districts in the Lower Assam region, whereas, yellow alert has been issued for other districts. The following are the actions suggested by the advisory:
- Follow traffic advisories issued, if any.
- Avoid staying in vulnerable structure.
- Propping of the vegetable pandals recommended.
- Take shelter during thunderstorm/lightning activities.
- Provide mulch at the base of the crop to prevent soil and root damage.
- Avoid working in the fields during thunderstorm/lightning period and ensure proper mechanism to avoid runoff in case of rain.
- Postpone sowing of rice, jute, maize and vegetables; if already sown, avoid water stagnation in the field and cover the seeded area with natural mulching materials like straw, farm residues etc.
- Be Updated.
