NSDMA issues weather alert for August 16–19

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department, has issued a weather advisory forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across most districts of Nagaland from August 16 to 19, 2025.
In an update, Joint Chief Executive Officer of NSDMA, Dr. Johnny Ruangmei, informed that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the districts of Kiphire, Phek, Zunheboto, Tuensang, Mokokchung, and Kohima on August 16.
On August 17, districts including Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Longleng, Niuland, and Kiphire are likely to receive heavy showers. The remaining districts are expected to witness light to moderate rainfall, which may intensify during the forecast period. It also warned that lowland and foothill areas such as Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli are vulnerable to waterlogging and flash floods due to high precipitation in the hill sectors.
For emergencies, the public may contact the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at Toll-Free No. 1070.