Kohima: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority predicts rain and lightning across the state starting September 15. The forecast spans four days. It ends on September 18.
Rain hits Longleng, Mokokchung, and Mon on September 15. Expect thunderstorms in Dimapur, Peren, and Phek. Wokha sees light rain. Noklak and Tuensang face lightning and rain. Skies remain partly cloudy over Chümoukedima, Kiphire, Kohima, Meluri, Niuland, Shamator, Tseminyu, and Zunheboto.
Thunderstorms strike Longleng and Mon on September 16. The agency expects lightning and light rain for Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Niuland, Noklak, Shamator, Tseminyu, Tuensang, Wokha, and Zunheboto. Meluri, Peren, and Phek also face storms. Kiphire has no active warnings for the day.
September 17 brings a break. No weather warnings are in effect for any district.
Weather turns again on September 18. Noklak, Phek, Shamator, and Zunheboto see rain and lightning. Kiphire and Meluri face thunderstorms. Mon and Tuensang get light rain. Peren, Tseminyu, and Wokha turn overcast. Chümoukedima, Kohima, and Niuland remain partly cloudy. Dimapur, Longleng, and Mokokchung are clear of warnings.
Longleng expects the most rain at 42.96 mm. Mon follows with 40.66 mm. Rainfall in Mokokchung reaches 34.80 mm, Tuensang 26.99 mm, and Noklak 26.85 mm. Wokha, Shamator, and Zunheboto receive lower amounts. The authority issued a clear directive to the public: "The NSDMA advised the public to regularly monitor the latest weather updates through the Safer Nagaland mobile application and NSDMA Weather Portal, follow official advisories and exercise caution during thunderstorms and periods of rainfall."
Updated at 15th September 2026 at 5:46am
A major landslide has shuttered a stretch of the Changtongya-Longleng Road, or NH-702, between chainage 5+785 and 6+050. Deputy Commissioner W Manpai Phom says the route is closed. Drivers must take the Tangha-Kangching-Merangkong Road. That alternate path only fits light vehicles, so heavy trucks stay off the road. Crews are working to clear the slide.
MLA Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso is hosting a free medical camp for New Reserve and Lerie Chazou residents on September 19. The event runs from 10:00 AM at the New Reserve Panchayat Hall and covers everything from dental checkups to screenings for the elderly and bedridden.
The Fountain Club and the State Council of Educational Research and Training announced the Nagaland State Level Spelling Bee Championship 2026. The competition hits the SCERT office in Kohima from October 20 to 21. Winners walk away with a top prize of 80,000 rupees.
Ward-17 of the Upper Agri Council in Kohima installed a new team for its 2026-2029 term. Mhasisalie Solo will lead the group as chairman, with Akum Jamir serving as vice chairman.
Updated at 15th September 2026 at 9:47am
A major landslide has shuttered a stretch of the Changtongya-Longleng Road, or NH-702, between chainage 5+785 and 6+050. Deputy Commissioner W Manpai Phom says the route is closed. Drivers must take the Tangha-Kangching-Merangkong Road. That alternate path only fits light vehicles, so heavy trucks stay off the road. Crews are working to clear the slide.
MLA Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso is hosting a free medical camp for New Reserve and Lerie Chazou residents on September 19. The event runs from 10:00 AM at the New Reserve Panchayat Hall and covers everything from dental checkups to screenings for the elderly and bedridden.
The Fountain Club and the State Council of Educational Research and Training announced the Nagaland State Level Spelling Bee Championship 2026. The competition hits the SCERT office in Kohima from October 20 to 21. Winners walk away with a top prize of 80,000 rupees.
Ward-17 of the Upper Agri Council in Kohima installed a new team for its 2026-2029 term. Mhasisalie Solo will lead the group as chairman, with Akum Jamir serving as vice chairman.
Updated at 15th September 2026 at 2:00pm
The medical camp on September 19 expands beyond general checkups. Services now include blood tests, ultrasounds, ENT screenings, cervical screenings, and blood pressure and sugar testing.
The Nagaland State Level Spelling Bee Championship offers a deeper reward pool. Second, third, and fourth place finishers net 60,000, 40,000, and 2,000 rupees respectively. Quarterfinalists take home 10,000 rupees each, while the Young Speller and Promising Speller awards also grant 10,000 rupees apiece. Contestants must email forms to fountainclubkma@gmail.com by October 15, though hard copies remain accepted at registration.
The Upper Agri Council named its full slate of office bearers for the 2026-2029 term. Alongside Chairman Mhasisalie Solo and Vice Chairman Akum Jamir, the team includes General Secretary Ngukavi Kinimi, Joint Secretary Anüsa Thisa, Finance Secretary Mhashan Patton, and Treasurer Wanmai Konyak.
Updated at 16th September 2026 at 1:48am
The road collapse stems from heavy rains that hit on the night of September 11. Since September 12, the District Disaster Management Authority in Longleng has been monitoring the site with help from Mokokchung officials. While the NHIDCL and contractor Nithin Sai Construction are clearing debris, persistent bad weather and recurring mudslides keep stalling the work.
This latest block hits a district already struggling to bounce back from damage caused by storms dating back to July 19. The long-term ban on heavy trucks threatens local stockpiles of fuel and essential goods. Officials warn that if the lifeline does not open soon, residents will face shortages.
Updated at 16th September 2026 at 1:49pm
A joint inspection team comprising officials from Longleng and Mokokchung confirmed that local disputes at the site were resolved to clear the way for restoration work. Despite this, the monsoon remains the primary enemy. Persistent rain and recurring mudslides continue to bury the progress made by the NHIDCL and Nithin Sai Construction crews.
Authorities are currently maintaining the Tangha-Kangching-Merangkong alternate route to keep light traffic moving. Officials have doubled down on their warning, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel near the slide zone while recovery efforts remain stalled.
Updated at 16th September 2026 at 9:52pm
A joint team led by Longleng Deputy Commissioner W Manpai Phom and the Sub-Divisional Officer of Changtongya conducted a spot verification of the NH-702 damage on Tuesday. The officials confirmed that the road failure between chainage 5+785 and 6+050 occurred specifically on the night of September 11.
Authorities are currently maintaining the alternate Tangha-Kangching-Merangkong road to keep traffic flowing. However, officials raised alarms that the ongoing suspension of heavy vehicles threatens the local supply of fuel and other essential commodities, warning that residents could face shortages if the main lifeline remains closed.
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