The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a weather advisory informing that Nagaland will experience “light rainfall and cloudy moderate rain in almost all the districts” till April 15, 2025. According to the NSDMA, these showers may be accompanied by “thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places.”
The NSDMA stated that “intermittent rainfall is expected in the districts of Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Shamator, Tseminyu, Tuensang, Wokha, and Zunheboto.” Meanwhile, the remaining districts are likely to receive “cloudy moderate rain and overcast moderate rain.”
Highlighting the associated risks, the authority cautioned that “it is vital to take the necessary measures at this period, including avoiding lightning strikes and high winds, which can disrupt communication and connectivity.” The NSDMA further warned that “due to the risk of high precipitation in the hill sector, Nagaland’s lowland and foothill districts, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli, are vulnerable to inundated waterlogging and flash floods.”
The NSDMA has urged the public to “exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period.” Additionally, the NSDMA, Home Department has requested “all the District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to remain on high alert to safeguard lives and property during the monsoon season.”