DIMAPUR, JUNE 15 (MExN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has informed that with the onset of monsoon, moderate to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week.
A press release from the NSDMA said that several other weather conditions will be seen during this time along with hefty showers. There may be partly cloudy moderate and cloudy heavy rain from June 16 to 24 all over the state. However, thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in certain pockets in the districts of Peren, Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Mon and Longleng during this period. The state's minimum and maximum temperatures will vary between 17°C and 30°C during this time.
The NSDMA has urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period. It requested all the District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to be on alert to save lives and properties during this monsoon period.
Further NSDMA urged the public not to go out of the house during adverse weather especially for working in agriculture field, grazing cattle, fishing and plying boats or avoid travel unless it is necessary. “When thunder roars, be inside safe shelters such as homes, offices, shopping centers, and hard-top vehicles with windows rolled up. If one is caught outside with no safe shelter nearby, immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks,” it added.
