Nagaland to experience heavy rains on May 13 & 14: NSDMA

May 12, 2023 30 Views No Comment

DIMAPUR, MAY 12 (MExN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has informed that there will be frequent strong winds and isolated rain showers in the next few days. The State will experience heavy rains on May 13 and very heavy rains on May 14. During this period, thunderstorms with strong lightning are also to be expected, informed a press release from the NSDMA.

This information was part of the weather update with regard to Cyclone “MOCHA” for the coming days. On May 12, at morning, the storm is predicted to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal.

Thereafter, it is likely to recurve gradually and move north-northeastwards with further intensification which would eventually reach its peak intensity. After that, on May 14, it will pass over the coasts of southeast Bangladesh and northern Myanmar between Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) and Kyaukpyu (Myanmar) sometime in the afternoon as a very severe cyclonic storm.

On May 14 the cyclone is predicted to make landfall in the Bangladesh-Myanmar coastline region, affecting south Bengal. The forecast, though, could change during the next few days.

During this period damages are expected to the unsecured structures, kutcha houses due to heavy rain and possibility of landslide in vulnerable areas, uprooting of trees and branches and damage to standing crops.

The NSDMA urged the public to exercise caution to avoid any eventualities during this period. Public have also been requested not to shelter under large trees and near the river banks to prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash flood. The NSDMA also asked all District Disaster Management Authorities and other line departments to be on alert to save lives and properties during this period.

Meanwhile, the district level weather warning for Nagaland issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre on Thursday forecasted heavy rains particularly in Kohima, Phek and Kiphire on May 14 and the districts marked under ‘Yellow alert’ (Watched-Be Updated). Similar forecast were made for Phek, Kiphire and Tuensang on May 15.