Heavy rainfall likely in Nagaland from Aug 16 to 19

Dimapur, Aug. 15 -- Nagaland is likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across most districts from August 16 to 19.

In its weather updates, the State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the districts of Kiphire, Phek, Zunheboto, Tuensang, Mokokchung, and Kohima on August 16.

On August 17, the districts of Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Longleng, Niuland, and Kiphire are likely to receive heavy showers. The remaining districts are expected to witness light to moderate rainfall, which may intensify during the forecast period.

The NSDMA stated that lowland and foothill areas, such as Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Bhandari, Baghty, Tizit, and Tuli, are vulnerable to wate...