Dimapur, May 7 (EMN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has advised its district units to remain alert to the possibility of ‘flood in low-lying areas’ of the state.
The NSDMA, on Monday, issued a press release containing the warning as well as precautionary steps to be taken in the event of any monsoon-related disaster. “Due to incessant rains for the past few days, there is a likelihood of floods in the low lying areas (Dimapur, Tizit and Tuli), erosion of river banks and landslides.
“It is therefore, requested to all the line departments engaged in emergency response/ maintenance of public utilities and the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRFs) to remain alert for any monsoon related disasters. All the DDMAs are informed to take precautionary measures as weather forecast still indicates possibility of rains and thunderstorms accompanied by squally/gusty winds across the state,” it informed.
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