Heavy rains and thunderstorms to lash northeastern region, IMD issues warning

Guwahati, (NKTV): The national weather forecasting centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to experience heavy rainfall at isolated places. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura are likely to experience lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 30-40 kmph), the IMD stated. However on Tuesday, these states might experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.

The IMD also added that heavy rainfall will take place at isolated places likely over Assam and Meghalaya, coastal and south interior Karnataka and Kerala and Mahe till June 3. “Squally Weather (wind speed 40-50 kmph) likely over Northwest and Southwest Arabian Sea till June, fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas,” IMD said.