At a time when most parts of the country are witnessing extreme heat, Northeast India has been witnessing continuous pre-Monsoon showers. This region normally receives very good rains during this time of the year and contributes sufficiently to the pan-India rains.
Northeast India is a mixed terrain comprising of valleys, low mountains, forested areas and elevated regions. This makes it one of the rainiest regions of the coutry.
At present, Meghalaya and Assam are witnessing good pre-Monsoon showers. On Thursday, Cherrapunji received 70 mm of rain. In Assam Guwahati received 22 mm, Lumding 15 mm, Mazbat 24.2 mm and Silchar 23 mm.
Northeastern states get their share of rain this month from the Western Disturbances, gradually moving towards Northeast India after affecting North India. Secondly, they receive abundance moisture fed by the winds coming from Bay of Bengal.
Temperatures during this time of the year do not exceed above 35°C in this region. When most parts of the country are reeling under very hot days, the enchanting locales of Northeast will be a good region for a refreshing summer escape for people living in North, Central and of course East India.
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