Advisor, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) and New & Renewable Energy (NRE), Z Nyusietho Nyuthe today officially launched the Weather Mobile Application, “Safer Nagaland” at the NSDMA office at Secretariat Kohima.
Speaking on the occasion, Nyuthe said that the launch is not merely about a new digital platform, but it symbolizes state’s growing capacity and commitment to use technology for the safety and well-being of our people.
The NSDMA Home Department, he said has always believed that timely information and public awareness are the strongest tools in reducing disaster risks.
Through this mobile application, the Advisor hoped every citizen can access real-time weather updates, location-based forecasts, and early warning alerts right from their phones anytime and anywhere. He further mentioned that the app will connect people directly to the most vital information that can help save lives, protect property, and support better planning at the community level.
Nyuthe said the app “Safer Nagaland” is an extension of the NSDMA Weather Portal launched earlier, and together they form an integrated system for weather monitoring, forecasting, and awareness across Nagaland.
The advisor said that by bringing these services to mobile platforms, NSDMA ensures that critical information reaches the last mile from urban centres to the most remote villages.
The Advisor also appreciated the Additional Secretary, NSDMA, Sentiwapang Aier, and the Joint Chief Executive Officer, Dr Johnny Ruangmei, for their extraordinary vision, unwavering dedication, and relentless efforts in steering this project to fruition.
“Their leadership has been instrumental in transforming an ambitious idea into a practical tool that will significantly enhance disaster preparedness and weather awareness across Nagaland,” he noted.
Nyuthe also extended his appreciation to the NSDMA team, partners, and everyone who has worked tirelessly to conceptualize, design, and bring this initiative to life. He maintained that their commitment embodies the shared vision of creating a safer and more resilient Nagaland-one that is well-prepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing climate
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In conclusion, the Advisor said that NSDMA would continue to strengthen its network of automated weather stations, expand forecasting capabilities, and enhance public awareness through partnerships and education.
He, however, said that the success of these initiatives depends not just on technology, but on how effectively the citizens use this information to act responsibly and prepare proactively.
“Let us all take pride in this achievement and continue to work hand in hand-government, communities, institutions, and citizens towards a future where every Naga is informed, alert, and resilient,” Nyuthe cited.
Dr Johnny Ruangmei, Joint Chief Executive Officer, NSDMA sharing a brief introduction to the Weather Mobile Application “Safer Nagaland” highlighted that it is another milestone of the Government of Nagaland and the NSDMA in covering another higher ground in the development of weather application.
He mentioned that at the moment, the app has only the weather dissemination applications, but under the app they would be having the Application Programming Interfaces (API) integrated of different apps applications and that would be developed soon.
Ruangmei stated that the Government of Nagaland and NSDMA has also three to four applications developed, like Mausam and then other apps for earthquake, weather alerts, lightning alerts. He added that all those applications have also been integrated into their weather app, Safer Nagaland. He said that in later days many applications would be integrated under one umbrella, which is why the app is called “Safer Nagaland”.
Ruangmei hoped that the app Safer Nagaland would reach to as many people as possible in the state .
Ruangmei highlighted that this app would help people to have update on hourly happenings of the weather. He also added that during the Monsoon period they will be looking for the rain and thunderstorm and on winter period they will be looking at the temperature.
Ruangmei mentioned that this year is going to be one of the coldest years in the history of the world. He said that they would also do forecasting and projecting in later part of winter period.
He added that Safer Nagaland App is going to help the public in general to know the weather in their fingertips and also hoped that many people in Nagaland will download these applications.
“This application is not like any other Apps, but it is going to be very useful App to each one of us because it is about the weather and it is about different alerts. Instead of coming up with different apps, under this safer Nagaland umbrella app, we will have many other apps integrated related to emergencies response,” he stated.
Ruangmei stated that just like receiving SMS about the thunderstorm etc., the department is looking at going ahead, flashing that kind of message in WhatsApp or flash message.
The program was chaired by P Inaka Sema, Assistant Manager (Geology Unit), NSDMA, and featured a welcome speech by Sentiwapang Aier, Additional Secretary, NSDMA.
A short video presentation showcasing the features and benefits of the “Safer Nagaland” app was also presented during the event. Kikrukhrienuo Babe, Section Assistant, NSDMA, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and stakeholders involved in the development of the application.
