Updated on May 27, 2015: As heat wave in some parts of the country continues to claim lives, Northeast India has turned out to be the only pocket of the country receiving rain. Places like Cherrapunji have recorded more than 200 mm rainfall in the last 48 hours. The trend is expected to continue for the next three to four days.
Usually, in the month of May, Northeast India receives good amount of rain. Unlike other parts of the country, it usually does not experience dust storms, but only thunderstorms.
Here's a look at the amount of rain recorded over the last 24 hours in Northeast India:
Temperature in Northeast India
Rain for the last few days has kept temperatures in the region under check. Maximum temperature in the region is settling in the high 20s, while minimum temperature is recording in the low 20s.
Outlook for next 3 to 4 days
Fairly widespread rain is expected to continue over the region for the next three to four days. This rain, however, will be of moderate intensity. But heavy rainfall is expected over Meghalaya and lower Assam.
Updated on May 26, 2015: Pre-Monsoon rains continue to bathe the cities nestled in Northeast India, including Cherrapunji, even though other parts of India like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi NCR, Gujarat and Rajasthan continue to reel under intense heat wave. Moreover, Northeast India remains to be the coolest part of the country at present while the maximum temperature continues to soar above 45°C in other parts of the country.
Multiple weather systems have given light to moderate rainfall in several parts of states in Northeast India. While the cyclonic circulation over Assam and another cyclonic circulation over sub-Himalayan West Bengal have enhanced the rainfall activity over all the northeastern states, the moisture-laden winds from Bay of Bengal have also played a pivotal role in giving decent rainfall over Northeast India in last 24 hours.
Rainfall figures in Northeast India in last 24 hours:-
Temperature in Northeast India
Due to rainfall and presence of cool winds, day temperatures have settled in lower 20s and minimum temperatures have settled below normal by 2-3°C.
Outlook for next 24-48 hours
Pre-Monsoon rain is likely to remain active over this part of the country for next 24-48 hours, keeping a check on the temperatures.
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