Guwahati: Owning to the predicted inclement weather in the whole of the northeast and particularly in Assam and Meghalaya, the District Commissioner’s Office in Dhubri, Assam, has announced measures to ensure public safety.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities have suspended all boat services and fishing activities in the Dhubri district.
The IMD’s alert, warns of a deep depression over the East Central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm.
This storm is projected to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal, bringing severe weather conditions to the region.
Forecasts anticipate squally winds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, affecting South Assam and Meghalaya on May 27.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Assam on May 27 and 28.
In view of these predictions, the Dhubri district administration has issued directives to minimise risk and safeguard lives and property.
Santana Bora, ACS, Additional District Commissioner of Dhubri, exercising powers under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and as Chief Executive Officer of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Dhubri, has ordered the suspension of all ferry services operated by both departmental and private entities from May 27 to May 28.
Exceptions are made for essential services, relief and rescue operations, and boats involved in the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge project, which are transporting construction labour for L&T Ltd.
Moreover, all fishing activities in the River Brahmaputra and its tributaries are prohibited during this period to ensure public safety.
This precaution aims to prevent any potential loss of life or property damage resulting from hazardous weather conditions.