Itanagar, Jun 27: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Papum Pare and West Kameng districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and extremely heavy rainfall from June 28 to 29.
According to information shared by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Orange Alerts have also been issued for Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Lower Siang, East Siang, Pakke-Kessang and East Kameng districts from June 27 to 28, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and extremely heavy rainfall.
Another Orange Alert has been issued for West Kameng, Papum Pare and Lower Dibang Valley districts from June 29 to 30, predicting thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall.
In view of the weather forecast, Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
Citing IMD forecasts, Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh is likely to witness widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from June 27 to July 1, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts.
He warned that the prevailing weather conditions could trigger landslides, flash floods, waterlogging, uprooting of trees and disruptions to road traffic, power supply and communication services, particularly in vulnerable areas.
The Chief Minister advised people to avoid unnecessary travel to landslide- and flood-prone areas, strictly follow advisories issued by district administrations and regularly monitor official weather updates.
District authorities have been asked to remain prepared and take necessary precautionary measures to ensure public safety during the forecast period.