Scattered rain was witnessed in some parts of the region. Other areas observed partly cloudy to cloudy conditions.
Tezpur recorded 13 mm, Imphal 6 mm, North Lakhimpur 5 mm, Pasighat and Dibrugarh 2 mm each, and Silchar received 1 mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
As per Skymet Meteorology Division in India, light rain is expected in the hilly areas of Arunachal Pradesh during the next 24 hours.
Mainly cloudy to partly cloudy conditions are expected in upper Assam region and adjoining areas.
Story first published on January 9, 2016: After remaining dry for a long period, Northeast India has finally witnessed some good rains. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have recorded fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thundershowers during last 24 hours.
According to Skymet Weather, the fresh rain activity can be attributed to easterly movement of Western Disturbance. After affecting the hills of North India, Western Disturbance generally divides into two parts. Out of this, one travels north of Himalayas while, the other moves along the foothills of Himalayas affecting Sikkim, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and northeastern region.
Moreover, a feeble cyclonic circulation prevailing over the region has also contributed towards the recent activity.
We expect similar light to moderate showers to continue over Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for another 24 hours. Nagaland, Manipur and Meghalaya are also likely to receive scattered rain during this time period.
However, intensity of rain will reduce significantly by January 10 evening. But scattered light rain will still continue East Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Thereafter weather will go completely dry by January 11, predicts Skymet Weather.
Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded across the region in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday.
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