AMID DELUGE, SEARCH FOR CLEAN DROP: View of a waterlogged residence at Netaji Colony after heavy rainfall in Dimapur on July 6, even as a resident collects drinking water from a drum in front of her waterlogged house in the colony. Several localities in Dimapur and adjoining districts were inundated with water after incessant rain in the intervening period of July 5–6, while widespread damages were reported across Nagaland. (Morung Photos by Caisii Mao)
- Nagaland recorded 393% above normal rainfall from July 5–6, classified as 'Large Excess' by IMD.
- Kohima registered the highest excess at 423% above normal.
- Mokokchung recorded the highest actual rainfall with 9 cm.
- Since June 1, Nagaland has received 364.1 mm rainfall against a normal of 320.8 mm.
- Flash flood risk remains high in 10 districts, including Kohima, Mokokchung, Dimapur, and Zunheboto.
- IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms till July 12
Dimapur | July 6
Besides causing extensive damage to property, crops, and infrastructure, incessant rainfall over the past few days has reportedly claimed three lives in Nagaland in July.
The widespread rainfall was particularly visible during the 24-hour period from 8:30 AM on July 5 to 8:30 AM on July 6.
According to rainfall data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the State as a whole recorded rainfall that was 393% above normal during this period. This falls under the IMD’s 'Large Excess' category, defined as 60% or more above normal.
While the normal rainfall for this period is estimated at 10.1 millimetres (mm), the actual recorded rainfall was 49.8 mm.
Among the five districts for which data was available on the IMD’s website at the time of filing this report, Kohima district recorded the highest excess rainfall at 423% above normal. The normal range for Kohima was 11.5 mm.
The district saw extensive damages, including landslides and blockades along National Highway-29, as well as the collapse of a retaining wall and waterlogging in the capital city.
Mokokchung district also experienced excess rainfall of 371% above normal recoding 93.2 mm of actual rainfall against a normal range of 19.8 mm.
Another update from the IMD noted that Mokokchung received 9 centimetres of rain during the assessed period, the highest recorded in the IMD’s Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura (NMMT) Division.
Damages to road infrastructure, among others, were reported from the district, including the Mokokchung-Mariani road (NH-702D).
Wokha district saw rainfall 201% above normal. Meanwhile, 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.
Since the start of the official monsoon season on June 1 until July 6, Nagaland has received 364.1 mm of actual rainfall, compared to the normal range of 320.8 mm, according to IMD data.
Several areas in Dimapur and the adjoining districts of Chümoukedima and Niuland were inundated with flash floods due to the unprecedented rainfall.
As per reports, a young girl lost her life in a rain-related incident in Burma Camp, Dimapur, on July 5, while two others lost their lives in Dimapur’s Kuda village area on July 6. Various news sources attributed the deaths to electrocution.
However, neither the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) nor the district administration has issued any official updates on the extent of damage caused in recent days.
With the IMD forecasting continued heavy rainfall in the coming days, the situation may further worsen.
Dimapur flights cancelled
Meanwhile, all flight operations at the State’s lone Dimapur Airport (DMU) were disrupted on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions.
“Due to adverse weather conditions, all flight operations (arrivals/departures) stand cancelled at DMU on 06.07.2025,” the Airports Authority of India stated in an update.
“Inconvenience caused to our esteemed passengers is regretted. Passengers are advised to check with the concerned airlines for any further updates,” it added.
The PTI news agency, quoting airport sources, confirmed that the cancellations were a direct result of persistent waterlogging at the airport following recent rains.
“Airlines have assured full refunds for all cancelled tickets. Rescheduling of flights remains subject to improvement in weather conditions and operational safety,” the report added, citing officials.
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