The Northeast is set to remain under a spell of heavy rain over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy rainfall across several states through August 29. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are among the areas expected to receive significant rainfall.
According to the latest IMD forecast, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall in the immediate period, while rainfall activity is expected to become more widespread in parts of the region later in the week.
Rainfall To Remain Widespread
Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is also predicted over Arunachal Pradesh from August 25 to 29. Across Assam and Meghalaya, widespread rainfall is expected to continue from August 26-29, while Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura will see fairly widespread to widespread rain until August 29. Isolated heavy rainfall is also possible across these states in the coming days.
Thunderstorm and Lightning Expected
The rainfall may come with thunderstorms and lightning across parts of the region. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are expected over Arunachal Pradesh on August 23, and over Assam and Meghalaya until August 27.
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also expected to experience thunderstorms and lightning during this period. People residing in affected areas have been urged to stay vigilant, especially during the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Weather Conditions Across The Northeast
Many places in the Assam and Meghalaya region received rain as noted by the IMD, whereas scattered rainfall was witnessed in Arunachal Pradesh and other northeastern regions.
The weather system is expected to maintain the unsettled spell across the area, with downpours to continue until the end of the week.