NSDMA issues heavy rainfall alert for Nagaland till Sat
A release from NSDMA said Peren, Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Longleng, Mon and Tuensang are expected to receive very heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
These showers may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at localised places, NSDMA said.
The statement further urged people to exercise caution and take necessary measures as lightning strikes and high winds may disrupt communication and connectivity.
It said Nagaland's lowland and foothill districts, including Dimapur, Niuland, Chumukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit and Tuli were vulnerable to inundation, waterlogging and flash floods due to possibility of excessive precipitation in the hill sector.
The statement also directed all the district disaster management authorities and other line departments to remain on high alert to safeguard lives and property during monsoon.
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