The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has advised residents across the state to remain vigilant as unsettled weather conditions, including localized thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall, are expected from July 1 to 4.
In a weather advisory issued on Tuesday, the NSDMA said several districts are likely to experience thunderstorms and lightning over the next four days, with varying intensity across the state.
On July 1, localized thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rainfall are expected over Chümoukedima, Kohima, Longleng, Meluri, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Tseminyu, Tuensang and Zunheboto districts, while Dimapur, Noklak and Wokha are also likely to receive light to moderate rainfall.
The weather is expected to remain unsettled on July 2, with thunderstorms forecast over Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Tseminyu, Tuensang and Zunheboto. Light to moderate rainfall is also likely at scattered locations in Dimapur, Niuland and Wokha, while isolated light showers are expected elsewhere.
On July 3, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Kiphire, Longleng, Meluri, Mon, Noklak, Tseminyu, Wokha and Zunheboto districts. Light rainfall is expected in several other districts, including Kohima, Mokokchung, Peren, Phek, Shamator and Tuensang.
According to the advisory, July 4 is also expected to witness thunderstorms and lightning across many parts of the state, particularly in Kohima, Meluri, Mokokchung, Mon, Niuland, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Tseminyu, Tuensang and Zunheboto, with scattered light to moderate rainfall likely in Chümoukedima, Kiphire and Longleng.
The NSDMA urged residents to exercise caution during periods of thunderstorms and lightning, avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during severe weather, and stay updated through official weather advisories.
The authority also advised the public to follow updates through the NSDMA Weather website and the SAFER Nagaland mobile application for real-time weather information.
