Northeast India swings between heavier downpours and longer dry spells, signalling monsoon instability: 52-year study

A new IMD and NCMRWF study covering weather patterns from 1971 to 2022 finds that Northeast India is facing a rise in both intense one day rainfall and longer dry spells. Researchers say the combination points to a more unstable monsoon, linked to factors including a warming Bay of Bengal, higher atmospheric moisture and the region’s complex terrain. The study, published in the International Journal of Climatology, highlights the need for stronger flood preparedness alongside drought planning. manage the growing risks.