Kohima, May 1 (MExN): Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected to hit the state this week, according to the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA).
On Saturday, the NSDMA in coordination with the Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati issued weather updates.
Monsoon rains have been deficient for the state by about 60% this season between March 1 to May 1, the report stated. However, rain and thundershowers accompanied with lightning is expected in the coming week especially during late evening and night hours and pre-monsoon activity is expected to pick up during this period, it added.
The second half of this period is expected to get more intense than the former, the NSDMA reported, while adding that rain during this period is likely to reduce the margin of rainfall deficiency caused so far.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty wind with wind speeds of 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur in Peren, Dimapur, Kohima, Phek, Wokha, Zunheboto, Kiphire, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon and Longleng from May 2 to 5.
The state capital Kohima is likely to witness thunderstorm almost daily. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 25 degrees and 15 degrees at most locations except Dimapur where maximum temperature could rise up to 30 degrees, the NSDMA said.
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 any emergencies caused by natural calamities and to be on alert to save lives and properties during this monsoon period.
