Heavy rain, flood alert issued for Nagaland

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department, has forecasted thunderstorms, lightning, and rain in different parts of the state from August 27 to the 30th.

According to the bulletin, Nagaland will witness thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by light to moderate rainfall in several areas until August 30. On that day, districts including Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Phek, Shamator, Tseminyu, Tuensang, and Wokha are likely to experience moderate intermittent rainfall.

The NSDMA cautioned that lowland and foothill districts such as Dimapur, Niuland, Chümoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli are vulnerable to waterlogging and flash floods due to heavy precipitation in the hill sectors.

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Residents in flood-prone areas have been advised to take precautionary measures, including keeping important documents safe, evacuating low-lying areas if instructed, checking for gas leaks, avoiding food exposed to floodwaters, and refraining from entering or driving through flooded areas. People are also urged to disconnect and raise electrical appliances above ground level, boil drinking water or use chlorinated water, and remain alert to open drains and flood channels.

The NSDMA has further directed all district disaster management authorities and line departments to remain on high alert to safeguard lives and property during the monsoon season.

For any emergencies, the public has been asked to contact the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on toll-free number 1070.