The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather updates for following days,  that Nagaland will experience rainfall in all the districts starting from 1st of July till the 8th of July, 2025.

These showers may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning’s in all the districts. Heavy rain is also predicted for majority of the districts starting from 2nd July till 6th July, 2025. Kiphire and Tuensang are likely to receive very heavy rainfall on 2nd and 3rd July, 2025. As a result, it is vital to take necessary measures in this period, including avoiding lightning strikes and high winds.

Further, road transport communication and connectivity may also be affected in the coming days. Due to the risk of high precipitation in the hill sector, Nagaland's lowland and foothill districts, including Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli may be vulnerable to inundated water logging and flash floods.

In this regard, NSDMA, Home Department urges the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period.  The NSDMA, Home Department also requests all the District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to remain on high alert to safeguard lives and property during the monsoon season.

(DIPR)