Manipur sweats under sweltering heat
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 13 2025: Manipur is sweltering again after a brief torrential rain, with temperatures soaring above 39 degree Celsius in Noney, causing widespread discomfort among residents.

According to reports received by The Sangai Express, Noney recorded an unprecedented temperature surge, reaching 39.02 degrees Celsius between 7 pm (last night) and 6 am today which is the highest in Manipur.

The reports also stated that the temperatures reached as high as 36.94 degree Celsius in Bishnupur, 35.73 degree Celsius in Imphal East, 35.73 degree Celsius in Kakching, 35.89 in Kangpokpi degree Celsius, 33.36 degree Celsius in Senapati, 27.31 degree Celsius in Tengnoupal and 31.69 degree Celsius in Tamenglong today.

Some districts have been experiencing a gradual rise in temperatures since June 11.Temperatures in various districts on June 11 were recorded as follows Bishnupur (34.43 degree Celsius), Imphal East (33.06 degree Celsius), Imphal West (32.45 degree Celsius), Kakching (31.34 degree Celsius), Kangpokpi (33.89 degree Celsius), Senapati (31.44 degree Celsius) and Tamenglong (23.97 degree Celsius) .

The temperatures rose to 35.25 degree Celsius in Bishnupur, 35.38 degree Celsius in Imphal East, 33.32 degree Celsius in Kakching, 35.6 degree Celsius in Kangpokpi, 32.34 degree Celsius in Senapati and 32.23 degree Celsius in Tamenglong on June 12 .

Compared to June 11, Imphal West's temperature dropped to 27.75 degree Celsius on June 12 and 25.23 degree Celsius today.

Manipur's valley districts have experienced a rise in temperatures since 1970 .

The highest recorded temperature in valley districts in 1970 was 34 degree Celsius, whereas in 2018, temperatures soared to 37 degree Celsius.

According to experts, temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming months, despite already reaching nearly 37 degrees Celsius in some valley districts.

Speaking to The Sangai Express, a climate change and environment expert said that the Southwest Monsoon's arrival in Manipur on May 25 led to heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding.

Stating that Manipur is experiencing soaring temperatures since the last few days despite the ongoing flood woes, he attributed this phenomenon to the impact of climate change.

He added that Manipur can expect even higher temperatures in the coming months, noting that Noney and Bishnupur have already recorded temperatures of 39 degree Celsius and 36.94 degree Celsius, respectively.

The rising temperatures will alter rainfall patterns by accelerating evaporation, leading to surface water depletion, he said and added that increased evaporation rates will also heighten the risk of floods by disrupting rainfall patterns.

Saying that rainwater can be harvested, he added that there, however, is no culture of rainwater harvesting in place in Manipur, resulting in rainwater going to waste.

Rising temperatures also pose serious health risks by allowing disease-carrying insects, pests etc to thrive, he said.

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