Silchar Sizzles at 34°C as Humidity Remains High; Light Rain Forecast Ahead

Silchar, June 10: The early onset of summer heat continues to grip Silchar, with temperatures peaking at 34°C by 11:30 AM today, accompanied by humidity levels as high as 62%, according to regional meteorological data.

The day began under a hazy sky at 28°C (5:30 AM), gradually intensifying through the morning. By 8:30 AM, the mercury had already reached 32°C, with conditions noted as partly sunny and humidity at 63%. The peak so far was logged at 11:30 AM, holding steady at 34°C, similar to yesterday’s 2:30 PM record.

While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not issued a formal heatwave alert for the Barak Valley, conditions remain uncomfortable due to elevated humidity, especially in the early morning hours when it touched 84%.

Nighttime figures were no better, with humidity peaking at 94% around 11:30 PM on June 9, despite marginally cooler conditions.

Meteorological experts suggest that the absence of significant wind movement, coupled with declining rainfall, is contributing to this persistent discomfort. Visibility remained moderate throughout the day, ranging between 3 km to 6 km.

The IMD forecast indicates light showers in the region between June 11 and June 16, with moderate rain and thunderstorms expected around June 15 and 16, which may help alleviate the oppressive heat.

Residents are advised to remain indoors during peak afternoon hours, keep hydrated, and take precautions to avoid heat-induced fatigue, especially among school-going children and the elderly.

In contrast, Delhi recorded far more severe conditions on June 9, with Ayanagar touching 45.3°C and the heat index pushing the ‘real feel’ close to 49°C due to high humidity—conditions that underline the growing climatic volatility across the country.

As Silchar enters the mid-June stretch, the region awaits the anticipated rains to provide relief from the surging heat and humidity.

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