Cyclone Mocha Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall In Many Northeastern States

GUWAHATI: The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has warned of cyclonic storm, depression, and very heavy rainfall activity in the Northeastern states over the next few days.

North-eastern states Tripura and Mizoram are likely to see heavy rainfall at many places on May 13 and heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on May14, according to IMD.

Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will experience rainfall at many places with Heavy rainfall at isolated places on May 14, the weather department said.

Cyclone Mocha is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by 11th May morning and very severe cyclonic storm by 11th May mid-night over southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal, the IMD said.

A couple of cyclonic circulations near Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal, along with a low-pressure area near the Southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to head towards the Northeast of India after making landfall in neighbouring Bangladesh, according to the weather scientists.

These systems are likely to interact and dump heavy amounts of moisture over Northeast India. IMD forecasts scattered to fairly widespread showers to pelt Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya till May 14.

Guwahati in Assam is likely to experience sharp showers over the weekend, with Kamrup (M) district predicted to witness a few spells of rain and thundershowers on Saturday and Sunday.

In lieu of the weather woes, the IMD has placed Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura on a yellow watch (meaning be updated) from Monday to Wednesday. Arunachal Pradesh will also share in this alert on Tuesday.

Some parts of Arunachal may even experience heavy rains later in the week. Much of the rain will likely be concentrated in the state’s western districts. More specifically, Upper Subansiri, Lower Subansiri, and Kra Daadi could see fairly widespread showers with thunderstorms. Capital city Itanagar could also share in a few rain spots till the weekend, IMD data reveals.

Among the northeastern states, Arunachal Pradesh has achieved an excess in rainfall  since the beginning of the month. The state has accumulated 89 mm of precipitation against the normal of 62 mm, rewarding it with a 43% excess. However, other northeastern states continue to suffer from large deficiencies.

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