IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Assam, parts of northeast from today

Guwahati: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram from Monday (March 29) to April 1.

The IMD has also warned that the heavy rainfall may also lead to landslides and inundation of low-lying areas at some places over South Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

In a press statement, the IMD said, “Under the influence of strong lower level southwesterlies winds from the Bay of Bengal, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning at isolated places are very likely over Northeast India during 29th March-02nd April with maximum activity on 30th and 31st March.” “Isolated heavy falls on 29th March and 01st April and isolated heavy to very heavy falls on 30th and 31st March are very likely over south Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram,” it added.