Dimapur: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department on Thursday informed that the cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’ is likely to make landfall in the Bangladesh-Myanmar coastline region, affecting south Bengal on May 14.
However, Nagaland will not be directly affected by this cyclonic storm, NSDMA stated in an update. It said there will be frequent strong winds and isolated rain showers in the next few days. The state will experience heavy rains on May 13 and very heavy rains on May 14.
During this period, thunderstorms with strong lightning are also to be expected, it said.
Mocha is expected to damage unsecured structures, kutcha houses due to heavy rain and possibility of landslide in vulnerable areas, uprooting of trees and branches and damage to standing crops, the update warned.
It therefore urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period. Public have also been requested not to shelter under large trees and near the river banks to prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash flood.
The NSDMA also requested all the district disaster management authorities and other line departments to be on alert to save lives and properties during this period.