Northeast saw its hottest September ever: IMD

The Northeast region experienced its hottest-ever September this year, with record-breaking temperatures according to the India Meteorological Department. The average maximum, minimum, and mean temperatures were all the highest since 1901, indicating a trend of increasing instances of adverse climate in the region. Several places in Assam recorded their highest-ever September temperatures, with a significant rise in temperature anomalies in recent years. The region also witnessed a drought-like situation in September due to a drastic drop in monsoon rainfall, with some districts experiencing a significant rainfall deficit.Overall, the data points towards a concerning trend of rising temperatures and more frequent climate aberrations in the Northeast region.