Heavy storms expected in the next 48 hours
DIMAPUR, MAY 13 (MExN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority has informed the general public that ‘Mahasen’, a tropical cyclone originating from the Indian Ocean is expected to landfall in the Bangladesh and Myannmar coast. A press note by the Home Commissioner of Nagaland, Temjen Toy stated that this would result in heavy thunderstorm/squalls in the north east of the country including Nagaland during the next 48 hours.
In this regard, the public has been requested to not panic or spread rumours but to stay alert. The Home Commissioner informed that the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), a specialised force, “trained and well equipped has also been alerted for any emergency.” He informed the public to read the ‘dos and don’ts’ issued by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department, and to be prepared for the expected severe weather condition.
