Itanagar: Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, according to a weather advisory issued on Saturday.
The weather department has sounded an ‘orange’ alert for the next 24 hours, forecasting moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts in the state.
Rainfall intensity may vary between 5 mm and 15 mm per hour, which could result in waterlogging in low-lying areas and cause traffic disruptions at certain places, the advisory noted.
Although no significant damage to buildings, communication networks, or power infrastructure is anticipated, authorities have advised officials to closely monitor the situation and manage traffic if required.
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Residents have been urged to remain cautious during thunderstorms and to follow safety guidelines issued by the Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority. Motorists have also been advised to check traffic advisories and avoid routes susceptible to waterlogging.
The bulletin further stated that similar weather conditions may continue to affect parts of the state over the next few days.
