Kohima, July 19 -- The Government of Nagaland, Home Department, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, Kohima, has issued an advisory in the wake of incessant rainfall resulting in devastating landslides, severe flash floods and massive waterlogging throughout the State.

Goverment has directed all District Disaster Management Authorities to remain vigilant and monitor the situation by activating their respective District Emergency Operations Centre.

Further, the DDMAs are also requested to initiate the following measures, as per the advisory.

"Evacuate residents from severely waterlogged, low-lying, and landslide-prone zones (such as unstable embankments and riverbanks)". Authorities also appealed to the public to refrain from s...