Weather Alert: IMD issues warning, Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorm to continue in Assam

The Regional Meteorological Centre of the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a bulletin with “Continuation of Heavy Rainfall Activity over the North Eastern States during April 14 to 17”.

There are chances of lightning and thunderstorms in Assam with high-speed wind gusts of 40 to 50 kmph. Along with Assam, the IMD’s Regional Centre has altered the neighbouring states of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh to be prepared for heavy rainfall. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also set on watch and be updated.

From April 14 to 15, there are chances of “light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall”. Along with that chances of “Thunderstorm and Lightning at isolated Places with gusty winds (40-50 Kmph)” are also there. The thunderstorms will start to slash from April 16 and by April 18, the conditions are forecasted to be better with no warning signs.

This premature monsoon or Kalboishakhi is at present caused due to moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal to Northeast India due to Strong low-level Southerly also known as, Southwesterly winds. It is very likely to continue during 14-17 April 2022.