At mean sea level, the Monsoon Trough runs along the Himalayan foothills. For the next five days, it is expected to remain to the north of its regular location. Its eastern end is expected to move southward to its natural position by September 1. • Meanwhile, a cyclonic circulation exists in the lower troposphere over west Assam. • During this forecast period, light to moderate widespread to widespread rains accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and isolated heavy showers (64.5mm-115.6mm) may pelt East and Northeast India. • On August 28, Assam and Meghalaya will have extremely heavy rains (above 204.5 mm). • Furthermore, strong rains are expected to fall on the Andaman and Nicobar islands, on 28-29 August, while the rest of the country will have less rain. • Thunderstorms are forecast for Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, as well as Sikkim, Mizoram, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. Farmers are advised to perform proper inter culture activities, and maintain good drainages in the field. • Meanwhile, hot and humid weather is expected to hit Kerala and Tamil Nadu from August 28 to 30.