IMD issued a warning on Monday that the cyclonic storm "Sitrang" might become...
Digital Desk: In response to cyclone Sitrang, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts for many districts in Assam, expecting heavy rainfall over the next two days.
"Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Cachar, Dima, Hasao and Karimganj districts," said the IMD, adding that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Regional Met Centre, Guwahati tweeted, "Heavy Rainfall activity over the Assam during 24-26 October 2022 @Indiametdept."
Cyclone Sitrang
IMD issued a warning on Monday that the cyclonic storm "Sitrang" might become a severe cyclonic storm in the next hours.
The cyclonic storm is currently moving at latitude 17.80N and longitude 88.60E, roughly 430 km south of Sagar Island in West Bengal, 580 km south-southwest of Barisal in Bangladesh.
The cyclonic storm will move north-northeastwards and build into a severe cyclonic storm in the following 12 hours, according to the IMD. On October 25, it is anticipated to travel along the Bangladeshi coast between Tinkona Island and Sandwip
