ITANAGAR : Arunachal Pradesh is likely to experience widespread heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerting people to remain prepared for downpour over the next five days.
According to the district-wise warning map issued by the Meteorological Centre here on Saturday, the weather system is expected to intensify on May 24, particularly over central and eastern districts.
Upper Siang, Siang and parts of West Siang have been placed under ‘orange’ alert (be prepared), indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. ‘Yellow’ alert (be aware) has been issued for adjoining districts, including Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, Shi-Yomi and Upper Subansiri, indicating adverse weather conditions.
The forecast also indicates widespread thunderstorm activity across several districts of western and southern Arunachal Pradesh, including Papum Pare, Pakke-Kessang, Lower Siang, Leparada, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey.
Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur in many places, while isolated areas may witness intense spells of rain and lightning.
The weather is expected to gradually improve from Monday onwards, although intermittent rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist in parts of the state.
On May 25 and 26, most districts have been placed under the ‘yellow alert’ category, indicating the possibility of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms.
By May 27, weather conditions are expected to stabilise considerably across Arunachal Pradesh, with no major warning issued for most of the districts except isolated areas likely to witness light rain and thunderstorms.
The IMD has advised residents, especially those living in vulnerable and low-lying areas, to remain alert due to the possibility of water-logging, landslides, flash floods and disruption in road connectivity during the period of intense rainfall.
Authorities have also been urged to remain prepared in districts where an ‘orange’ alert has been issued. (Source: PTI)
