Northeastern States Witnessing Unusual Rise in Temperatures
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a concerning spike, with maximum temperatures soaring 5 to 6°C above normal over the past four days.
GUWAHATI- Assam and other northeastern states are witnessing an unusual rise in temperatures, exacerbated by a significant lack of rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a concerning spike, with maximum temperatures soaring 5 to 6°C above normal over the past four days.
The current heatwave has seen temperatures consistently exceed 35°C, peaking at 38°C on Thursday.
Sohra in Meghalaya recorded an astonishing 8.1°C above normal, while Silchar reported the highest maximum temperature at 38.4°C, followed closely by Pasighat and Guwahati, both at 38°C.
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Cities including Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Jorhat, North Lakhimpur, and Agartala have also reported high temperatures ranging from 37 to nearly 38°C. State capitals are similarly affected, with Imphal in Manipur recording 33.7°C—3.7°C above normal—and Agartala reaching 37.6°C—5°C above normal.
Looking ahead, the IMD forecasts hot and humid weather likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on September 20 and 21, extending to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from September 20 to 22.
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Fortunately, rainfall is expected to make a comeback next week, with predictions for Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from September 22 to 26; Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya from September 23 to 26; and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on September 26.
So far, the entire region, with the exception of Arunachal Pradesh, has experienced an overall ‘normal’ monsoon. However, Arunachal Pradesh has faced a significant shortfall, recording 28% deficient rainfall, with only 1,125.9 mm accumulated from June 1 to September 20.
