Mon Deputy Commissioner advises against riverbank activities
Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, has informed the public of the district that heavy rainfall is expected during the monsoon period in lowland and foothill areas of Mon…
Wokha District reviews monsoon preparedness in DDMA meeting
Wokha, 27 May (MTNews): Wokha District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) convened a meeting on May 27, 2024, at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall to assess the district’s preparedness for the…
Down to Earth investigates Nagaland’s flood crisis with special focus on Wokha district
In 2018, Nagaland faced severe losses due to floods, with damages exceeding Rs 800 crore. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio even tweeted, “”Nagaland needs your help. Incessant rain has caused floods…
Nagaland gears up for monsoon as CM Rio leads preparedness meeting
A state-level monsoon preparedness meeting was convened under the leadership of Chief Minister and Chairman of the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Neiphiu Rio, at the CM’s Secretariat in…
NSDMA issues alert: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms expected across Nagaland
Kohima, 25 April (MTNews): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) on Thursday informed that Nagaland is bracing for heavy rainfall coupled with lightning strikes, with pre-monsoon activity expected to…
Nagaland braces for pre-monsoon weather conditions; NSDMA issues advisory
Kohima, 17 April (MTNews): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has released a weather advisory for the upcoming days, forecasting varying weather conditions across the state. According to the…
Dimapur: Dengue cases surge in Dimapur with onset of monsoon
Dimapur, 31 July (MTNews): With the onset of monsoon season, Dimapur is experiencing a surge in Dengue cases, prompting authorities to take immediate action to control the outbreak. Dr Neisakho…
Monsoon season in Nagaland causes havoc; Death toll rises to 5 | Rain-induced landslide claims one life in Kohima
Kohima, 18 July (MTNews): In a tragic monsoon related incident on Monday, one person lost his life and another sustained injuries after a rain-induced landslide occurred at a construction site…
DC Noklak issues advisory during heavy rainfall
Noklak, 12 July (MTNews): In view of the monsoon season, Deputy Commissioner & Chairman DDMA Noklak, Arikumba, has issued an advisory urging the public to take necessary precautions and stay…
Natural Disasters
Hilly areas are susceptible to a range of natural disasters, including flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts, mudslides, and rockslides. These occurrences pose significant threats to life and property, particularly during the…