Cyclone Sitrang: North-eastern states witnessed rainfall today

North-eastern states witnessed rainfall on Monday as the cyclonic storm “Sitrang” moved north-northeastwards with a speed of 33 kmph

It is very likely to continue to move north-northeastwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 6 hours. Continuing to move north-northeast awards thereafter, it is very likely to cross Bangladesh coast between Tinkona Island and Sandwip close to Barisal around 25th October early hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued "Red" and "Orange" alerts for heavy rainfall in several districts of Assam.


Assam's Karimganj, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Dima Hasao districts witnessed rain since Monday morning. "Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Cachar, Dima, Hasao and Karimganj districts," said the IMD, adding that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong on Tuesday.

Regional Met Centre, Guwahati said, "Heavy rainfall activity is expected over Assam during October 24-26."

Tripura government has decided that the employees of offices other than essential services of Agartala Purnigam area will be allowed to work from home on October 25. State administration earlier issued a notification saying that all leave other than medical grounds to be treated as cancelled.