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Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in Meghalaya for next five days, IMD warns

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Shillong, March 11: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Meghalaya, predicting thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several districts over the next five days.

While most districts have no warnings as on Tuesday however weather conditions are expected to worsen from Wednesday onwards, with thunderstorms and lightning likely to occur in isolated places across East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills. Some areas may also experience wind speeds ranging between 30 to 40 km/h.

The IMD has placed the affected regions under a yellow alert from March 12 to 14, advising residents to stay cautious as thunderstorms and lightning could pose risks in isolated places. However, the warning escalates to an orange alert on March 15, with heavy rainfall ranging between 64.5mm to 115.5mm expected in some areas.

Residents, especially those in vulnerable locations, have been urged to take necessary precautions and avoid open spaces during thunderstorms,the IMD advised.

The IMD has also advised farmers and outdoor workers to stay alert to prevent any mishaps due to lightning and strong winds.

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