1. RMC alerts Assam: Turbulent weather expected from April 15-18.
2. Cyclonic circulation over North Bangladesh to affect Assam’s weather.
3. Bay of Bengal moisture incursion adds to Assam’s weather woes.
Guwahati, April 15: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a statement warning of turbulent weather conditions in Assam from April 15 to 18, 2024.
The state is bracing for disturbances caused by a cyclonic circulation over North Bangladesh and surrounding regions, combined with moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal.
Assam is expected to witness thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and sporadic to widespread rainfall during this period, with heavy rainfall predicted on April 16 and 17.
On April 14, isolated areas may experience light to moderate rainfall, with a high likelihood of thunderstorms and lightning across various districts including Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur, Hojai, East Karbianglong, and Golaghat.
Moving to April 15, isolated thunderstorms and lightning strikes are anticipated across districts such as Baksa, Nalbari, Bajali, Tamulpur, Kamrup(M), Darang, Udalguri, East Karbianglong, West Karbianglong, Golaghat, Sonitpur, Bishwanath, and Lakhimpur. Some areas may also witness light to moderate rainfall.
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April 16 may see light to moderate rainfall in several locations across Assam, with heavy rainfall forecasted in isolated areas over districts including Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Darang, and Udalguri.
As for April 17, light to moderate rainfall is expected across many areas, with isolated heavy rainfall possible in districts like Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Bishwanath, Majuli, and Dibrugarh. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also possible in isolated locations.
On April 18, isolated thunderstorms and lightning are anticipated over districts like Jorhat, Majuli, Sibsagarh, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia, along with mild to moderate rainfall in several areas.
