नवीनतम
3 dead as incessant rains batter Dimapur
DIMAPUR [Maha Media]: Three people reportedly died of electrocution in Dimapur as rains continue to cause widespread flooding across the northeastern state.
Reports said two men were electrocuted in Kuda village on Sunday while a woman died in Police Colony while trying to disconnect a flooded inverter on Saturday.
With heavy downpour over the weekend in Dimapur, Niuland and Chumoukedima districts, residents in low-lying areas have been forced to evacuate. Sections of National Highway 29 witnessed mudslides and slush-induced blockages, causing traffic disruptions.
The flights operating from Dimapur airport were cancelled on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions.
The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said the state would experience rainfall across all districts till July 8.
The incessant rainfall caused extensive damage to property, crops, and infrastructure in the past few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Nagaland recorded 393% above normal rainfall during this period.
Dimapur and adjoining districts, which were battered by heavy rain on July 5 and 6, recorded 158% above normal rainfall, with 31.5 mm recorded against a normal of 12.2 mm.
Kohima district recorded the highest excess rainfall at 423% above normal, causing extensive damage, including landslides and blockades along National Highway 29, besides the collapse of a retaining wall and waterlogging in the capital town.
Mokokchung district also experienced excess rainfall of 371% above normal, recording 93.2 mm of actual rainfall against a normal range of 19.8 mm.
Wokha district saw rainfall 201% above normal.
