ITANAGAR : Heavy rain is likely to lash parts of Arunachal Pradesh on August 4 and 5, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast issued on Monday.

The IMD said thunderstorms with lightning and very heavy rainfall are likely at isolated places in Papum Pare district on Tuesday.

East Kameng is also likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall. Most other districts have been placed under a ‘yellow’ watch, indicating the possibility of adverse weather, while a few districts remain under an ‘orange’ alert, asking residents to stay prepared.

On Wednesday, heavy rainfall activity is expected to ease further, with a yellow watch remaining in force for several districts, including Papum Pare, while no major warning has been issued for large parts of the state.

The ongoing spell of floods and landslides has so far claimed seven lives and affected 1,55,850 people across the northeastern state.

The monsoon has affected as many as 382 circles and 674 villages in 28 districts of the state so far.

The forecast indicates a gradual reduction in rainfall intensity from this day onwards.

From Thursday, the weather is expected to improve significantly, with no warning issued for almost the entire state. Only a few western districts are likely to remain under a yellow watch as isolated spells of rain may continue.

The outlook for Friday is also favourable, with most districts remaining free from any weather warning. A yellow watch has been issued only for a few isolated areas, indicating that rainfall activity is likely to remain limited.

The state Disaster Management department has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel to flood-prone, waterlogged and landslide-prone areas during the period of heavy rainfall. Commuters have also been asked to check road conditions before travelling and avoid crossing flooded roads, underpasses or fast-flowing streams.

The advisory further urged people to stay away from riverbanks and unstable structures during heavy rain, secure loose outdoor objects, keep emergency supplies ready, and ensure mobile phones remain charged.

Farmers have been advised to protect standing crops, harvested produce, livestock and farm equipment from heavy rain and waterlogging. (Source: PTI)