North-eastern states to see light to moderate rain showers, thunder and Hailstorms on 14th and 15th March

Digital Desk: Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh have all issued rain and landslide warnings. This week will see severe rains in the eastern and northeastern states.

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for these places this week. At the same time, residents have been cautioned to be cautious as an orange notice for landslides has been issued. Cloud movement will continue. As a result, the weather in the eastern states could worsen. 

Rain is expected in some northern states. "Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall activity with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and northeast India during March 15th -17th, 2023, and with isolated hailstorm over the region on March 15th, 2023," the weather channel stated “. On March 15, Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive isolated heavy rain. 

Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Arunachal Pradesh on March 15, 2023, according to IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) weather reports. The Western Disturbance is a track in westerlies in the middle troposphere that runs about along Long. 75°E and to the north of 22°N, and an induced cyclonic circulation exists in the lower troposphere across southeast Rajasthan and the surrounding area.

From the 14th to the 15th of March, isolated to scattered showers with thunderstorms and lightning is extremely possible throughout the Western Himalayan Area. 

The anticipated impact: High winds and hail can cause damage to plantations, horticulture, and standing crops. In open areas, a hailstorm can injure people and cattle. Strong winds can inflict partial damage to the house. Kutcha houses/walls and huts to suffer minor damages. 

Stay home, close windows and doors, and avoid travel if possible. Seek safe cover; do not take shelter under trees. Do not lie down on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls. Unplug all electrical and electronic devices. Get out of any bodies of water as soon as possible. Keep all objects that conduct electricity away from you.