News Reporter
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning accompanied by gusty winds in seven Northeastern states, including Tripura.
According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Assam, and a trough runs from north Bihar to Manipur in the lower tropospheric levels.
The IMD report states that "Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during the next 5 days."
Further, the report indicates that isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh during April 29th to May 1st and over Assam and Meghalaya on April 30th to May 1st, with similar conditions expected over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on May 1st and 3rd.
IMD has issued yellow alerts for the region from April 29th to May 1st, with an orange alert issued for May 2nd.
In Tripura, a heatwave has persisted for over a week. Severe heatwave warnings are being issued daily by the Meteorological Department.
To protect students from the intense heatwave, the state government has decided to suspend all schools until May 1st.
The alerts issued by the IMD serve as a crucial warning for residents and authorities to prepare for adverse weather conditions in the region. As heavy rainfall and thunderstorms pose risks of flooding and landslides, residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with weather forecasts.
Meanwhile, the persistent heatwave in Tripura has prompted authorities to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of citizens, particularly students. The decision to suspend schools until May 1st aims to mitigate the risks associated with extreme temperatures.
As the IMD continues to monitor the weather situation, residents are urged to stay informed and follow the instructions of local authorities to stay safe during these challenging weather conditions.