The India Meteorological Department has predicted a widespread light or moderate rainfall likely to continue over northeast India during the next seven days.
For sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, an isolated ‘heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely from May 30 to June 1.
Meanwhile, according to IMD data, Delhi recorded its wettest May without a single heatwave day in May this year.
IMD data showed that Delhi recorded its wettest May ever, receiving 188.9 mm of rainfall and surpassing all previous records for the month. (Hindustan Times)
IMD data showed that Delhi recorded its wettest May ever, receiving 188.9 mm of rainfall and surpassing all previous records for the month.
The IMD issued red alerts for five northeastern states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur.
Since Thursday, most parts of northeast India have been witnessing heavy rainfall, which continued till Friday afternoon.
Regional met centre in Guwahati said that the heavy rain is due to a depression over Bangladesh, which is slowly moving towards the northeast.
There are predictions of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the five northeast states with squally winds between speeds of 40-60 km/hr at some places.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) requested people to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant of any signs of landslides.
The IMD predicted a ‘heavy to very heavy rainfall’ in parts of Manipur till June 1.
The forecast also includes gusty winds, thunderstorms with lightning, and wind speeds ranging from 30 to 40km/hr. Rainfall of 7cm to 11cm is likely to occur at isolated places across the state.
(Hindustan Times).
