Why Nagaland Faced Unprecedented Flooding After Decades? | Ep 03 | Alarming Variations

Nagaland faced a severe and unprecedented flooding event in 2018!

This might seem surprising considering the state has battled decreasing monsoon rainfall for years, even facing desertification concerns.

So, what caused the sudden shift? In 2018, Nagaland witnessed unprecedented downpours, leading to devastating floods. While the long-term trend suggests less monsoon rain, extreme weather events like these intense storms can still cause flooding.

In this episode of Alarming Variations, Down To Earth traveled to the Wokha district to understand the reasons behind Nagaland's paradoxical situation.

Down To Earth has also analyzed the factors that contributed to the 2018 floods, highlighting the complexities of climate change in the region.

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00:00 Recap
00:14 Introduction
01:18 Wokha district, Nagaland
02:57 How did the floods occur?
04:20 Adverse impact of flooding
07:30 Nagaland facing desertification