Weather Update, April 15: Northeastern states of India are grappling with above-average temperatures, with the mercury soaring above 40°C in several regions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials in Guwahati and Agartala have reported that maximum temperatures in many places have been varying between 36°C to 40°C, which is 5-6 notches above average for this time of the year.
The minimum temperature in many places has also been higher than the season’s average, hovering between 20°C to 23°C.
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The IMD has predicted that maximum temperatures are likely to remain the same for the next 4-5 days.
Light rain is expected to occur in some places in Arunachal Pradesh, while the weather is likely to remain dry in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, according to an IMD bulletin. The lack of rainfall in the region for the past few weeks has resulted in a water crisis, especially in hilly and remote areas.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the IMD have issued advisories for farmers and various agri farms to deal with their seasonal crops. Health authorities have also issued advisories, asking people to stay guarded against rising temperatures.
With the heat wave expected to continue, the state governments have urged people to stay hydrated and avoid exposure to the sun during peak hours. The situation is being monitored closely by the authorities to ensure that necessary measures are taken to tackle the heat wave and water crisis.
