Andaman and Nicobar Islands brace for heavy rainfall from today
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive heavy rainfall from March 31 to April 2 due to a low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. It said under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea, a low-pressure area has been formed over the same region.
Widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds likely
The formation of cyclonic circulations in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea is a common phenomenon in the pre-monsoon days. Under its influence, widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty wind is likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the next four days.
Fishermen advised not to venture into the waters
"Isolated heavy to very heavy falls are also likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands during March 31 to April 1," the IMD said. Meanwhile, the IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea on March 31 and over the Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of Bay of Bengal on April 1 and 2.
Fairly widespread rainfall at isolated places likely over northeast India
Under the influence of strong lower-level, south-westerlies from the Bay of Bengal and other favorable meteorological conditions, fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm/hailstorm /thunder squall/lightning at isolated places are very likely over northeast India from March 31 to April 1 with maximum activity on March 31.
Landslides and inundation of low-lying areas can occur
Isolated heavy falls are very likely over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on March 31 and over Arunachal Pradesh from March 31 to April 1. It may cause landslides and inundation of low-lying areas at isolated places over south Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram from March 31 to April 1, the IMD added.
