Aizawl, March 18 The Department of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation in Mizoram has issued an advisory, asking all deputy commissioners to be on alert, following hailstorms and heavy rain that affected several parts of the state in the last few days.
The department has mandated the immediate activation of all District Emergency Operation Centres (DEOCs) to coordinate rapid response efforts.
According to the weather office, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds is likely to occur over the northeast during March 13-19.
The prevailing weather system may result in intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms at isolated to scattered locations across Mizoram over the coming days, it said.
The advisory asked all deputy commissioners “to enter a state of heightened preparedness”.
“Residents and commuters should prepare for localized flooding, slippery roads, and potential traffic congestion,” it said.
Officials have also been instructed to provide immediate financial assistance to families affected by the recent hailstorms.