Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted that Nagaland would experience cloudy heavy rainfall in almost all the districts till August 25, 2024. NSDMA informed that the showers could be accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places. During the period, heavy rainfall was expected in the districts of Kohima, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Mon, Kiphire, Zunheboto, Phek, Peren.
NSDMA has, therefore, stressed the need to take necessary precautionary measures during the period and exercise caution from lightning strikes and gale winds, which could cause disruption in communication and connectivity.
Due to the likelihood of excessive precipitation in the hill sector, NSDMA said Nagaland’s lowland and foothill regions, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit, and Tuli, were likely to be impacted by inundated water logging and flash floods.
In this regard, NSDMA has urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period. NSDMA also requested all the district disaster management authorities and other line departments to be on alert to save lives and properties during monsoon period.