Assam & Meghalaya to Experience Heavy Rainfall from May 19-21

GUWAHATI: Parts of Northeast India including Assam and Meghalaya are set to witness some intense rainfall activity as well, with heavy rainfall along with mudslide set to lash the region for the next three days.

According to The Weather Channel's MET dept, a cyclonic circulation located over Northeast India will give rise to widespread rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds blowing at 30 to 40 kmph across the region. Some areas will also experience isolated heavy showers.

The rainfall activity will be especially intense from Wednesday to Friday, with rain totals in excess of 100 mm a day expected over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and adjoining places. Also Read[Cyclone Tauktae Live Updates: IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Mumbai]

Apart from the heavy precipitation, these areas will also be at the risk of facing swollen rivers and mudslides due to the drag on rain activity, weather.com meteorologists have warned.

Further, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow watch over the entire northeastern region on Wednesday and Thursday. Come Friday, Assam and Meghalaya will be the only two states to retain the same advisory, which urges residents to beware of the local weather situation.

It is to be mentioned that the National Disaster Management Authority issued a warning for fishermen to return to shores.

"New Low-Pressure area likely to form in Bay of Bengal around 22 May To intensify into a Cyclonic Storm and reach West Bengal and Odisha Coast by 26 May. Sea conditions to remain rough in the Bay of Bengal from 21 May onwards. Fishermen requested to return to shores," said NDMA. 

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