A jhum field affected by deficient rainfall. (Morung File Photo)
Dear Chief Minister,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and strength.
I write to you out of concern regarding the changing weather patterns that our state appears to be experiencing, particularly in Kohima. Since November 2025, there has been unusually low rainfall.
While I understand that seasonal dry spells are not uncommon, the prolonged dryness this year feels atypical based on my personal observations and informal record-keeping over time.
We have received little to no rain through January, and as February draws to a close, conditions remain persistently dry. Dust levels have been significant, and winter itself seemed shorter and milder than expected. Although milder winters may appear convenient, noticeable shifts in seasonal patterns raise broader environmental concerns.
I am aware that El Niño conditions may be influencing weather systems this year. However, the cumulative impact of reduced rainfall, declining groundwater levels, and prolonged dry spells could have serious implications for our state capital and surrounding regions if such patterns persist. Water security, forest health, fire risk, and long-term ecological balance are matters that warrant careful attention.
Nagaland's ecological richness is one of its greatest strengths and given Nagaland’s ecological vulnerability and dependence on natural resources, I respectfully urge that this situation be closely assessed through meteorological data review and environmental impact evaluation. Proactive measures such as strengthened water conservation policies, groundwater monitoring, forest fire preparedness, and climate adaptation planning may be necessary to mitigate future risks.
I remain confident in your leadership and vision for the state, and I sincerely hope that timely and forward-looking policy interventions can help safeguard Nagaland against the accelerating challenges of climate change.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Mayer
