Orange alert issued for Kohima, Kiphire and Tuensang
KOHIMA, AUGUST 6 (MExN): Nagaland state is expected to experience heavy rainfall in almost all the districts till August 10. The shower may be accompanied with thunderstorm and lightening at isolated places, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department informed in a weather update on Tuesday.
During this period, the NSDMA said extremely heavy rainfall is expected in the districts of Kohima, Kiphire and Tuensang. In these three districts, an Orange alert has been issued for August 7, it added.
The NSDMA has therefore asked all concerned 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.
Due to the likelihood of excessive precipitation in the hill sector, Nagaland's lowland and foothill regions, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chümoukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit, and Tuli, are likely to be impacted by inundated water logging and flash floods.
In this regard, the NSDMA urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period. It also requested all the District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to be on alert to save lives and properties during this monsoon period.
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