The NSDMA has informed that in the following days, Nagaland will experience cloudy heavy rainfall in almost all the districts till 29th of August 2024. These showers may be accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places. During this period, heavy rainfall is expected in the districts of Chumoukedima, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Niuland, Peren and Wokha. The other districts may experience Cloudy Moderate rain. It is therefore important to take necessary precautionary measures during this time and exercise caution from lightning strikes and gale winds which may cause disruption in communication and connectivity. Nagaland's lowland and foothill regions, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit, and Tuli, are vulnerable to inundated water logging and flash floods due to the potential of high precipitation in the hill sector.
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 be on alert to save lives and properties during this monsoon period.
It is also informed that some district Headquarter including Kohima and other blocks maybe cut off due to landslide caused by higher volume of precipitation. Therefore key line departments who are responsible for maintenance of public infrastructure may have to be on vigilance.
(DIPR)