Heavy rain likely in Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland on Wednesday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on Wednesday, November 11, with thunderstorms and lightning also likely over these states, The Times of India reported.

Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to get isolated to scattered rain between November 10 and 12, and the IMD expects rain to continue over parts of the North East on Thursday, November 12. Sikkim may also see scattered rainfall on Wednesday.

November is usually one of the drier months in the region, and the spell comes just after Diwali, with many people still travelling.

Gomati district already on alert

In Tripura, heavy rain lashed parts of Gomati district on Monday evening, prompting the district administration to step up emergency preparedness, according to The Sentinel.

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) monitored the situation while sub-divisional officials, police, line departments and Civil Defence volunteers cleared roads and worked to restore movement in affected areas. The administration said no major injuries or accidents had been reported.

The rain came just as Udaipur's Matabari Diwali fair, where a storm brought down several decorative gates earlier in the festival, was due to wrap up.

What residents are advised

The Gomati administration has advised people to:

• avoid unnecessary travel, especially through waterlogged areas and vulnerable road stretches
• stay away from overflowing streams and drains
• report emergencies to the authorities without delay

All relevant departments have been asked to remain on alert and coordinate their response.

Travel and farm advisory

With thunderstorms and lightning in the forecast, people in the four states should avoid open fields and shelter under tall trees during storms. Hill roads in Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland can see small landslides and slips after heavy showers, so travellers should check road conditions before setting out.

For farmers, the rain could affect harvested paddy left in the fields and drying grain. Agriculture officials usually advise moving harvested produce to covered storage when heavy rain is forecast.

NEInsider will update this story if district administrations issue further alerts or report damage.