Heavy rain to lash northeast, east India over next week; IMD issues extremely heavy rainfall alert
IMD has forecast isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Assam, Meghalaya and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an extremely heavy rainfall alert for parts of north-east and eastern India over the next week. Isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall are forecast in Assam, Meghalaya, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, with the potential for 21 cm or more of rainfall in these regions on August 5.
Additionally, isolated heavy showers are expected in Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and south interior Karnataka in the coming days. The weather office warns of a low to moderate flash flood risk in several districts across the Northeast, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and parts of the western Himalayan region. Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert and monitor local weather updates.
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