Heavy rainfall expected in the state of Assam and neighbouring states from today

Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram from Monday (March 29) to April 1.

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The IMD has warned of landslides and inundation of low lying areas at some places following the heavy rainfall.

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The IMD in a press statement said, “Under the influence of strong lower level southwesterlies winds from the Bay of Bengal, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning at isolated are very likely over Northeast India during 29th March-2nd April with maximum activity on 30th and 31st March.”