Guwahati, June 24: Assam has been placed on high alert after flash floods in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh raised concerns over possible downstream flooding in vulnerable riverine areas.
The alert has been issued as rising water levels in key river systems flowing from Arunachal Pradesh are being closely monitored by disaster management authorities in Assam. Officials said precautionary measures have been activated in low-lying and flood-prone districts.
District administrations have been instructed to stay prepared for emergency response, including evacuation planning, deployment of relief teams and continuous monitoring of river water levels.
Authorities are coordinating with upstream monitoring agencies to track rainfall patterns and inflow levels from catchment areas in Arunachal Pradesh, where intense rainfall has triggered flash flooding in several regions.
Residents in vulnerable zones have been advised to remain alert and follow official advisories, particularly in areas historically prone to seasonal flooding.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority said it is maintaining round-the-clock surveillance and is prepared to respond swiftly if water levels rise further in major rivers.
Officials added that early warning systems and inter-state coordination are crucial in managing flood risks in the Brahmaputra basin during the monsoon season.
