Rain relief after heat wave in Assam

Guwahati: After the blistering heat for the last three days, Assam and rest of Northeast is set to get some relief with rains.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely to occur at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, according to the meteorological department.

Heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, as per official sources.
Apparently, the worst fears have subsided.

A low-pressure area has formed over the West Central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Northwest Bay, near the coasts of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, due to the influence of cyclonic circulation over the Central Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above sea level, tilting south-westward as it rises.

“But meanwhile, the cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and neighbouring areas at 1.5 km above sea level has weakened,” Met department sources told Business North East.

One of the residents of Lichubagan shared with Business Northeast his concerns regarding the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in the region. According to him, September usually marks the onset of cooler winter temperatures, but this year, it has turned into the hottest month. The sudden shift in weather has led to various challenges for the community. Although it started raining yesterday, providing some relief by lowering the temperature slightly, the instability in the climate has made daily activities more difficult. The resident also expressed worries about the broader impacts of climate change, which seem to be affecting their routine life.

However, the weatherman has cautioned that active weather conditions persist, with moderate rainfall expected in several locations across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and Tripura. Light to moderate rain is also forecasted for Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram.

After the three days of soaring temperatures, Guwahati residents heaved a sigh of relief with rainfall and strong winds on Monday and some rain on Tuesday.
Residents are now concerned if more rains could mean a repeat of water-logging in the state capital.
There have been reports of rainfall from other northeastern states also.