Kohima: Nagaland faces a wet week. The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority predicts active monsoon conditions from August 22 to 25. Residents should expect light to moderate rain and frequent lightning strikes across the state.
Mokokchung leads the state with a projected 102.51 mm of rainfall. Longleng follows at 100.59 mm. Other hit areas include Mon, Tuensang, Wokha, Tseminyu, Peren, Dimapur, Zunheboto, and Kohima. The authority noted: "Other districts show comparatively lower cumulative rainfall probability during the same period."
Weather patterns shift daily. August 22 brings storms to Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Longleng, and Mokokchung. Kohima, Peren, and Tseminyu face similar threats. Kiphire, Meluri, Niuland, Noklak, Phek, Shamator, Tuensang, and Zunheboto will see lighter rain. By August 23, storms hit Kohima, Tseminyu, and Shamator. Longleng and Tuensang deal with moderate downpours. August 24 sees thunderstorms sweeping across Longleng, Mon, Peren, Tuensang, Kohima, Phek, Tseminyu, Noklak, and Shamator.
Conditions persist through August 25. Heavy rain hits Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, and Zunheboto. Officials keep a close watch. No evacuations or red alerts are in place yet. Drivers must stay alert on roads. Landslides remain a major risk during these shifts. Use the Safer Nagaland mobile application or the NSDMA Weather Portal to stay informed.
Updated at 22nd August 2026 at 9:46am
The latest data from the disaster management office pins down the five day cumulative rainfall probabilities for areas previously listed as impacted. Beyond the leaders, Mon carries a 93.58 mm probability, Wokha sits at 82.59 mm, and Zunheboto is marked at 59.14 mm.
Weather expectations shifted for the tail end of the cycle. By August 25, the storm activity narrows specifically to Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, and Zunheboto, while officials have cleared Noklak, Shamator, and Tseminyu of any active weather warnings for that final day.
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