Kohima: Nagaland faces wild weather swings. The 2025 Meteorological Report from the Directorate of Soil and Water Conservation confirms shifting patterns. Rainfall and heat levels now vary wildly by district.
Sechü took the top spot for rain with 2,901.2 mm, while Meluri stayed driest. Dimapur hit 34°C in June and July, making it the state's hottest point. Meanwhile, high-altitude zones stayed cold. The southwest monsoon delivers the bulk of moisture. Bhandari saw 1,507.2 mm of rain over 99 days, with September standing out as the wettest month.
Data shows massive rainfall shifts over the last ten years. This instability threatens farms, water supplies, and roads. During 2024-25, windstorms, cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides killed people. The weather destroyed schools, irrigation systems, livestock, poultry, and water lines.
Officials demand better early warning systems and tougher infrastructure. They believe the state must prepare for frequent, extreme events. The report notes, "understanding local climate trends was essential for strengthening resilience to climate change and supporting informed planning, environmental conservation and livelihood protection across the state." These numbers guide farmers and emergency responders through unpredictable seasons.
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