The north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim will obtain heavy to very heavy rainfall between Might 16-20, as a result of robust south-westerly winds from the Bay of Bengal to the northeast and the adjoining east Indian states at decrease tropospheric ranges.
The Met Division has issued a ‘Crimson Alert’ in Assam and Meghalaya on Tuesday, advising residents to take precautionary measures in opposition to the hazardous climate circumstances. The remainder of the northeastern states are underneath orange or yellow watch.
The heavy downpours have triggered flash floods and landslides in lots of districts of Assam, particularly in Dima Hasao, the place the scenario has turned from unhealthy to worse.
Meteorologists stated the northeastern states can count on precipitation as much as 50-80 mm/day for the entire week. Some elements of Assam and Meghalaya might expertise rainfall over 100 mm/day on Tuesday.
The Assam State Catastrophe Administration Authority stated at the very least three individuals was killed within the Dima Hasao district of Assam and almost 57,000 individuals from 222 villages have been affected as a result of rain-related incidents, together with landslides.
Many districts of Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh have acquired greater than 2 cm rainfall prior to now 24 hours. Majbat district in Assam witnessed round 7 cm of rainfall, the best within the area.
Assam and Meghalaya have recorded surplus rains value 43% to 53% greater than their respective averages between March 1 and Might 15.
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