Kohima: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority issued a four-day weather alert starting August 11. Expect thunderstorms, lightning, and rain across the state through August 14. Weather officials are tracking the storms closely. Residents must prepare for erratic conditions.
August 11 brings lightning and light rain to Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Meluri, Mokokchung, Mon, Niuland, Peren, Phek, Shamator, Tseminyu, Tuensang, Wokha, and Zunheboto. Kiphire, Kohima, and Longleng will see similar activity. On August 12, the system hits Dimapur and Longleng with light to moderate rain. Thunderstorms will strike Kiphire, Kohima, Mokokchung, Mon, Niuland, Tseminyu, and Wokha that same day.
The pattern continues August 13. Scattered light to moderate rain will fall across various areas, with targeted thunderstorms hitting Longleng, Mon, Niuland, Tseminyu, Tuensang, and Wokha. By August 14, storms arrive in Longleng, Mokokchung, Tseminyu, Wokha, and Mon, with Zunheboto also expecting light rain and lightning.
The agency warned people in low-lying, foothill, and riverine zones about flash floods and landslides. Motorists should stay off dangerous stretches of road. Avoid crossing swollen streams. The authority stated, "The public has been urged to follow official weather advisories through the NSDMA Weather website and SAFER Nagaland App." Stay alert.
Updated at 12th August 2026 at 1:48am
Dimapur District Disaster Management Authority chairman Tinojongshi Chang issued a specific directive Tuesday as the threat of flooding intensifies. Officials told residents to watch for rapid rises in water levels near drains, nallahs, and culverts. The authority warned parents to keep children away from these water channels and urged everyone to stay clear of fallen trees, damaged buildings, and downed power lines during storms.
The district is pushing for better urban maintenance to handle the deluge. Authorities are ordering locals to stop dumping trash or debris into drains, as these blockages worsen waterlogging. Residents in low-lying zones should keep emergency kits packed with medicine, documents, and charged devices, and stay ready to evacuate if conditions deteriorate.
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