In the wake of continuous down in Assam, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) Guwahati issued an orange alert to at least six districts of lower Assam on Thursday.

According to RMC Guwahati, heavy rain is likely to occur in the lower Assam districts of Kokrajhar, South Salmara, Chirang, Baksa, Barpeta and Dhubri from October 6 to October 7, 2023.

Mention must be made that the India Meteorological Department also issued heavy rain alerts for other Northeastern states as well.