NSDMA warns of thunderstorms, lightning and widespread rainfall across Nagaland from July 1 to 4, urging public vigilance statewide
DIMAPUR — The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a weather advisory warning of unsettled conditions across the state from July 1 to July 4, with localised thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall expected over several districts. It urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
According to the NSDMA, the first spell on July 1 is expected to bring localised thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by light to moderate rainfall over Chümoukedima, Kohima, Longleng, Meluri, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Tseminyu, Tuensang and Zunheboto districts. Dimapur, Noklak and Wokha are also likely to receive light to moderate rainfall.
On July 2, thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall are forecast to continue over Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Tseminyu, Tuensang and Zunheboto districts. Scattered light to moderate rainfall is also expected in Dimapur, Niuland and Wokha, while other districts may witness light rainfall at isolated locations.
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For July 3, the authority has predicted localised thunderstorms and lightning over Kiphire, Longleng, Meluri, Mon, Noklak, Tseminyu, Wokha and Zunheboto. Light rainfall is also likely across Kohima, Mokokchung, Peren, Phek, Shamator and Tuensang, among other districts.
The forecast for July 4 indicates that thunderstorms and lightning will persist in many parts of the state, particularly over Kohima, Meluri, Mokokchung, Mon, Niuland, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Tseminyu, Tuensang and Zunheboto districts. Scattered light to moderate rainfall is also expected over Chümoukedima, Kiphire and Longleng.
The NSDMA advised the public to stay updated through official weather forecasts and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during thunderstorms and lightning. Residents have also been urged to follow safety advisories and monitor updates through the NSDMA Weather website and the SAFER Nagaland mobile application.