Itanagar, March 21: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts of thunderstorms with lightning across several districts of Arunachal Pradesh from Saturday through Tuesday. Residents have been advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.

On Saturday, isolated thunderstorms are expected in West Kameng, Kamle, Lower Subansiri, Papum Pare, Namsai, Changlang, Tirap, and Longding districts. Upper Subansiri and Lower Dibang Valley may also experience similar conditions.

Sunday’s forecast includes Lower Subansiri, Kamle, West Siang, Lower Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Tirap, and Changlang.

For Monday, thunderstorms are likely in West Kameng, Lower Subansiri, West Siang, Lower Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Namsai, East Siang, Tirap, Changlang, and Longding.

By Tuesday, Papum Pare, East Kameng, Kurung Kumey, Upper Siang, and Tirap are expected to witness thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain. Heavy rainfall is also forecast in West Siang and Siang, with thunderstorms possible in Lower Subansiri, Lower Dibang Valley, Dibang Valley, Changlang, and Longding.

The IMD has cautioned residents to remain vigilant for lightning strikes and possible disruptions during this period.