India Meteorological Department’s seven-day weather forecast issued November 8.
Dimapur, November 8 (MExN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall across Nagaland and other parts of Northeast India over the coming days, with isolated heavy rainfall likely in the State on November 11.
According to the IMD's weather bulletin issued on November 8, rainfall is likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura from November 9 to 13, while Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and Meghalaya are expected to receive isolated to scattered rainfall between November 9 and 12.
The forecast indicates that rainfall activity over Nagaland and the other three states could extend over five days, although the intensity and spatial distribution may vary.
The IMD has specifically flagged the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on November 11. Heavy rainfall is defined by the department as rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours.
The seven-day rainfall forecast, covering November 8 to 14, also indicates isolated rainfall activity across the Northeast, with the four states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura likely to experience scattered rainfall during the middle of the forecast period.
Across the wider region, the forecast points to a relatively active rainfall spell, although conditions are expected to vary between subdivisions.
Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from November 8 to 14, with isolated heavy rainfall likely there between November 9 and 13.
In other parts of the country, isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from November 8 to 10, while a fresh western disturbance is expected to affect the north-western Himalayan region from November 10.
The IMD has advised people in areas likely to receive heavy rainfall to remain alert to changing weather conditions. It has cautioned that heavy rain may lead to localised landslides, mudslides, waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas, besides disrupting road traffic and reducing visibility.
