Kohima, May 12 (MExN): With the onset of monsoon and prevailing weather condition, heavy rainfall accompanied with lightning is expected in the coming days and pre-monsoon activity is expected to pick up during this period.
This was stated in a press release issued by Johnny Ruangmei, Joint Chief Executive Officer, NSDMA, Home Department on May 12.
The press release also stated that, lowland and foothill areas of Nagaland such as Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit and Tuli are likely to experience inundated water logging and flash flood because of the heavy precipitation in the hill sector.
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.
The NSDMA urged the public to be vigilant during this pre-monsoon period and not to shelter under large trees and near the river banks to prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash flood.
The department has also requested all the DDMAs and other line departments who are responsible to attend to any emergencies caused by natural calamities and to be on alert to save lives and properties during this monsoon period.
