Nagaland on High Alert: Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected Through August 25

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KOHIMA, AUG 20: Nagaland will experience heavy rainfall in almost all the districts till August 25, 2024. These showers may be accompanied with thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places. This was informed by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) today.

During this period, heavy rainfall is expected in the districts of Kohima, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Mon, Kiphire, Zunheboto, Phek, Peren. 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.

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Due to the likelihood of excessive precipitation in the hill sector, Nagaland’s lowland and foothill regions, including Dimapur, Niuland, Chumukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit, and Tuli, are likely to be impacted by inundated water logging and flash floods.

In this regard, NSDMA, Home department, then urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period. The NSDMA, Home department, also requested all the District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to be on alert to save lives and properties during this monsoon period.

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