Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 18 (HBTV): The water level of the Brahmaputra River has risen following incessant rainfall in parts of Assam and neighbouring states.

The water level of the Kopili River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, is flowing above the danger level mark at Kampur in Nagaon district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.

"Right now the water level is going up and down. There is a statue in the middle of the river and when the water reaches its neck, we realize that the water level has risen," a local said.

Notably, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday, issued a week-long forecast predicting continuous rainfall in Guwahati.

Alerts have been issued for various parts of the country, including Assam and Meghalaya, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected until June 20.

IMD has specifically warned of exceptionally heavy rainfall on June 18.

Meanwhile, Cyclone Remal has brought about intense rainfall in Assam, leading to widespread flooding.

14 districts and 309 villages have been affected due to the floods with Karimganj being the worst affected, as per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.

According to the latest bulletin, 1,05,786 people in rural Assam have been impacted and 1005.7 hectares of crop area is also affected due to the floods.

The administration has set up 11 relief camps and distribution centers where 3,168 people are taking shelter.

(ANI)  This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.