First published Oct 29, 2026, 8:23:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 8:23:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm with Lightning and light to moderate rain (1-2 cm/hr) is very likely to occur at many places over Aizawl, Khawzawl, Kolasib, Mamit, Saitual in next 3 hours.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

A moderate-severity alert from IMD-Guwahati says thunderstorms with lightning and light to moderate rain are very likely across five Mizoram districts within the next three hours. The source advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Aizawl, Khawzawl, Kolasib, Mamit, and Saitual districts, Mizoram

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Thunderstorm with Lightning and light to moderate rain (1-2 cm/hr) is very likely to occur at many places over Aizawl, Khawzawl, Kolasib, Mamit, Saitual in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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