IMD predicts heavy rainfall in northeast and South Peninsula.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted Heavy rainfall over several parts of India during the next five days. According to IMD, heavy showers is likely over South Peninsular India, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and northeast India this week. Heavy rainfall is also expected over Northeastern states during the next few days. Isolated very heavy rainfall is also likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya till September 2.

“Fairly widespread/widespread light/moderate rainfall with isolated heavy falls and thunderstorm/lightning very likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during 31st August 02nd September and over Arunachal Pradesh and Assam & Meghalaya during next 5 days,” the IMD said. 

On the other hand, subdued rainfall activity is likely over northwest and central India during this week. The eastern parts of the country will also witness similar weather conditions during the coming few days. The monsoon trough at mean sea level runs close to foothills of the Himalayas, said IMD.