Almost districts of Nagaland will experience light rainfall and cloudy moderate rain till 15th April 2025, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, Home Department, has said on Monday. In a weather update, the NSDMA has said that these showers may be accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places and advised caution to avoid any eventualities during this period.

It stated that while intermittent rainfall is expected in the districts of Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Shamatore, Tseminyu, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto, the remaining districts may receive Cloudy Moderate rain and Overcast Moderate rain.

As a result, it is vital to take the necessary measures at this period, including avoiding lightning strikes and high winds, which can disrupt communication and connectivity, the NSDMA stated in its weather update. It also added that due to the risk of high precipitation in the hill sector, Nagaland’s lowland and foothill districts, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli, are vulnerable to inundated waterlogging and flash floods

Further, the NSDMA has requested all the District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to remain on high alert to safeguard lives and property during the monsoon season.