Weather Today Live Updates: IMD issues red alert for 5 Assam districts, 5 killed as heavy rain lashes Northeast
Chennai witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Friday, while interior districts remain under a yellow alert for heavy showers. Despite recent rain, the city is expected to see dry weather and rising temperatures. In Mizoram, incessant rain led to landslides, a fatal wall collapse, and the destruction of several homes and roads. Assam's capital, Guwahati, was hit by heavy rain, causing severe waterlogging, traffic disruption, and three reported landslides. The state government issued a red alert, shut schools, and granted leave to employees. These developments highlight the diverse and intense impact of the monsoon across southern and northeastern India. Stay with TOI for latest updates
09:26 (IST) May 31
Assam Weather Today Live Updates: Due to heavy rainfall several areas facing waterlogging,
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09:10 (IST) May 31
Assam Weather Today Live Updates: Red alert issued for several Assam districts
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati issued a red alert for May 31 in seven Assam districts: Chirang, Baksa, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Bajali, Tamulpur, and Darrang. The alert warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and the possibility of localized flooding and landslides. A well-marked low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, moving northwards, is expected to intensify and bring more rain to these regions over the coming days.
09:09 (IST) May 31
Mizoram Weather Today Live Updates: Wall collapse kills labourer in Aizawl
A 37-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured when a wall collapsed on a labourers' makeshift camp in the Thuampui area of Aizawl early Friday morning. The structure gave way under the pressure of the continuous rainfall.
According to police reports, the deceased was trapped under debris while sleeping. Emergency responders managed to rescue the injured individual. The incident highlighted the risks faced by daily wage workers during extreme weather.
09:08 (IST) May 31
Mizoram Weather Today Live Updates: Heavy rain triggers house collapse in South Mizoram
In Mizoram's Lawngtlai town, incessant rain led to the collapse of at least three houses on Friday evening. The incident occurred in the Lawngtlai Bazar Veng neighborhood. Emergency services were alerted, but the number of casualties had not been confirmed at the time of reporting. The rain also caused significant panic in the area, and authorities are continuing search and rescue operations.
09:07 (IST) May 31
Tamil Nadu Weather Today Live Updates: Chennai sees nearly double the normal rainfall since march
Since March 1, Chennai has recorded around 9 cm of rainfall—approximately 96% more than the seasonal average. The Nungambakkam station has received 11 cm (about 5 cm in excess), and Meenambakkam has recorded 13 cm (around 6 cm above normal).
The statewide rainfall for Tamil Nadu has also been high, with a cumulative 24 cm since March, which is nearly 98% more than average, indicating a significantly wetter pre-monsoon season this year.
09:06 (IST) May 31
Chennai Weather Today Live Updates: Dry weather and temperature rise expected in Chennai
Despite Friday's rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry conditions for Chennai on Saturday. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise to 36°C–37°C, while minimum temperatures will hover between 28°C–29°C.
The IMD bulletin noted that the sky would remain partly cloudy. Friday's weather kept temperatures significantly below average, with the city's observatories recording 34.1°C and 34.2°C, which is 3.8°C and 4.4°C lower than the normal for this time of year.
09:05 (IST) May 31
Tamil Nadu Weather Today Live Updates: Intermittent rainfall in Chennai and suburbs
Chennai experienced light to moderate rainfall on Friday, with core areas such as Nungambakkam, T Nagar, Choolaimedu, Guindy, and Anna Nagar receiving short, intense spells of rain. Suburban regions including Meenambakkam, Ambattur, Pallavaram, and Chromepet were also affected. The highest rainfall readings were noted at Meenambakkam (2 cm) and Nungambakkam (1 cm).
Automatic weather stations in Villivakkam, Nandanam, Anna University, and Poonamallee also recorded up to 2 cm of rainfall. The rains, mainly occurring in the afternoon and evening, brought brief relief from the heat and were driven by localized convective activity due to wind convergence from the advancing southwest monsoon.
On Friday, Chennai recorded light to moderate rainfall across several areas due to convective activity, though the IMD forecast dry weather and rising temperatures for Saturday.
Interior Tamil Nadu districts like The Nilgiris and Kanyakumari remain under yellow alert for heavy rain.
In Mizoram, torrential downpours caused landslides and structural collapses, with one confirmed death in Aizawl and major damage reported in Lawngtlai and Champhai.
Assam faced widespread disruption, particularly in Guwahati, where incessant rain led to severe waterlogging and three landslides.The state government declared closures of schools and offices and issued a red alert for several districts as rainfall is expected to continue. These developments highlight the onset of the monsoon season and its varied impacts across regions.
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