Guwahati: At least four northeastern states are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the coming week.
According to weather reports, heavy rains are expected in northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal and Sikkim till August 1.
According to Weather.com forecasts, an eastward movement of a Western Disturbance, along with a nomadic Monsoon trough that is currently established over the Northern Plains, will move into Northeast India and adjoining sub-Himalayan West Bengal. It is set to bring heavy rains. SHWB) and Sikkim over the next five days – Thursday to next Monday, July 28 to August 1.
A combination of these weather systems will bring widespread light to moderate rains over sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during this five-day forecast period, the weather report said. will
Very heavy rainfall (115.5 mm-204 mm) is expected over SHWB and Sikkim till Saturday (July 30) and Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh from Saturday to Monday (July 30-August 1).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put SHWB and Sikkim on orange alert (which means be prepared for severe conditions) till Saturday, while Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya will be on the same alert from Saturday to Monday.
