Ampati town in South West Garo Hills recorded the hottest day today with a temperature of 41.4 degree Celsius.
Ampati set a new record in temperature for the last few days. Yesterday it recorded a temperature of 40.3 degree Celsius. September 21, the temperature in Ampati was 42.1 degree Celsius while on September 20 it was 40.5 degree Celsius.
Umiam today recorded a temperature of 34.9 degree Celsius. Yesterday, the temperature was 34.4 degree Celsius.
In Sohra which is a popular tourist destination of Meghalaya, the mercury today climbed to 32.5 degree Celsius. Yesterday, the temperature in Sohra was 33.1 degree Celsius.
Shillong recorded a temperature of 29.9 degree Celsius till noon today, the highest maximum temperature recorded in September in the last 55 years.
However, the afternoon rain brought down the temperature to 22.5 degree Celsius.
Nongstoiñ today recorded a temperature of 31.3 degree Celsius.
The record-breaking temperature in September has caused concern among people of the State as the maximum highs reach levels unseen in the past 55 years.
