With light rainfall reported in several parts, temperatures across Nagaland plummeted further on Friday.
Kohima, the state capital experienced light drizzle since morning, resulting in further dip in temperature to 9°C by evening. In Zunheboto district, the freezing weather led to the mercury dipping to 7°C Friday night.
Some rivers and lakes at Pfutsero town in Phek district including southern part of Angami region were also reportedly frozen.
Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), secretary Lhouchalie Viya issued weather advisory in view of the extreme cold weather being witnessed across the state.
NSDMA informed that a cyclonic circulation over South Assam has caused the present weather condition and the State may witness rain and thundershowers for about a week. The sky will remain partly cloudy while minimum temperature during the night may fall to 2°C and 3°C.
NSDMA cautioned that during the period of extreme cold, picnickers should not to stray over frozen lakes and icy surfaces to avoid untoward accidents.
NSDMA officer on special duty Johnny Raungmei, said the current weather conditions could continue till January 5.
According to the weather update available till 6 p.m., Dimapur recorded a temperature of 16°C, Tuensang and Longleng at11°C, Mon 13°C, Phek 12°C, Mokokchung, Wokha, Kiphire, Noklak and Peren at 10°C.