The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department in an update issued on Monday said that landslides may occur in some regions of the State due to the continued rainfall activity and that there is a likelihood of road blockages in many parts of the State. NSDMA has advised departments and agencies who are responsible for maintaining public infrastructure and essential commodities to make necessary arrangements and contingency plans to meet any eventualities during this period.
NSDMA also said light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur in parts of the state which is likely to become intense. “These conditions call for sensitive weather condition for the entire state of Nagaland as there could be frequent spells of intermittent rain in the coming days. 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,” NSDMA advised.
NSDMA also urged the public to be vigilant during the monsoon period. “The public is requested not to shelter under large trees or picnic near river banks to prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash floods,” it said. The NSDMA also requested all the DDMAS and line departments responsible for attending to emergencies caused by natural calamities, to be on alert and save lives and properties during this monsoon period.