IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall for Northeast India Amid Ongoing Assam Flood Crisis

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam and several parts of the northeastern region. Assam and Meghalaya are expected to receive isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 8 and 9, 2024, while Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to experience similar conditions on July 8.

Assam is already dealing with severe flooding, affecting over 2.3 lakh people across 29 districts, with the death toll rising to 58. Major rivers, including Brahmaputra, Subansiri, Burhidihing, Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri, Kushiyara, and Barak, are flowing above the danger mark.