The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a spell of rain and thunderstorms across Manipur over the coming week, with conditions expected to intensify during the initial days.
According to the mid-day weather update issued today, scattered rain accompanied by thunderstorms is very likely across the state on March 28. The weather is expected to become fairly widespread on March 29 and 30, with many areas likely to receive rainfall during this period.
Districts such as Imphal West, Imphal East, Senapati, Ukhrul and Churachandpur are expected to experience relatively higher rainfall activity during the early phase of the forecast period.
From March 31 onwards, rainfall activity is likely to reduce in intensity, with scattered thunderstorms expected in several districts, while isolated rainfall is likely in parts of the valley districts including Bishnupur, Thoubal, and surrounding areas till April 3.
The IMD categorises rainfall distribution as isolated (occurring at one or two places), scattered (at a few places), and fairly widespread (at many places). The term “very likely” indicates a probability of 60 to 70 per cent for rainfall and thunderstorms.
Residents have been advised to stay updated with official forecasts through the MAUSAM mobile application or by contacting the IMD Imphal centre.