The State will experience light rainfall and cloudy moderate rain in almost all the districts till 24th April, 2025. These showers may be accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places. Tuensang district may however experience heavy rainfall on 20th and 21st April, 2025. As a result, it is vital to take the necessary measures at this period to avoid lightning strikes and high winds which can disrupt communication and connectivity. Due to the risk of high precipitation in the hill sector, the State’s lowland and foothill districts, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli, are vulnerable to inundated waterlogging 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)