IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts in the NE over the next 5 days, residents are advised to stay alert

Digital Desk: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed weather forecast predicting persistent heavy rains across northeastern India in the coming days. This weather pattern is attributed to a cyclonic circulation prevailing over northeast Bangladesh and neighboring regions at an altitude of 0.9 km above mean sea level. Additionally, a trough in the lower tropospheric westerlies spanning Longitude 88°E to the north of Latitude 22°N, between 1.5 and 3.1 km above mean sea level, is contributing to the weather system.

Forecast Details:

The IMD's forecast covers Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura for the next five days:

Day 1 to Day 5: Light to moderate rain is expected across most places in the region.

Weather Warnings:

The IMD has issued specific warnings for each day over the next five days:

Day 1:

1. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely across the entire region.

2. Heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy falls is expected in isolated places in Assam and Meghalaya.

3. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely in isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura.

4. Heavy rain is expected in isolated places in Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.

Day 2:

1. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely across the entire region.

2. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya.

3. Heavy rain is likely in isolated places in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Day 3:

1. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely across the entire region.

2. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in isolated places in Assam and Meghalaya.

3. Heavy rain is likely in isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Day 4:

1. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely across the entire region.

2. Heavy rain is expected in isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Day 5:

1. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are likely across the entire region.

2. Heavy rain is expected in isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Residents of these states are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms pose potential risks. The IMD's warnings highlight the need for preparedness and caution among the public. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to mitigate any adverse impacts resulting from the anticipated weather conditions.