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Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk in Northeast India

Low-Pressure System to Cause Extreme Rainfall and Flood Risk in Northeast India

A low-pressure area over central Bangladesh is set to bring very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to Northeast India over the next two days. This system, currently situated over central Bangladesh, is expected to move north-northwestward, crossing West Bengal in the next 48 hours.

Forecast Summary:

  • Extremely Heavy Rain: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are forecasted to receive rainfall exceeding 204.4mm.
  • Next 24 Hours: Light to moderate rainfall is likely across Northeast India, with isolated heavy rain in West Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • August 20-23: Heavy rainfall is expected in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
  • August 21-25: Isolated very heavy rainfall is possible over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Flash Flood Risk:

There is a low to moderate risk of flash floods in Assam and Meghalaya, including districts like Cachar, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, N.C. Hills, East Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills, South Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills, and Jaintia Hills.

Stay tuned for further updates and take necessary precautions.

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