Flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Meluri on August 5. (Photo Courtesy: NSDMA)
KOHIMA, AUGUST 5 (MExN): Continuous heavy rainfall across Nagaland has triggered flooding, landslides, road damage and disruption of connectivity in several districts, prompting restoration and response measures by district administrations, District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and line departments.
A press release from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) informed that debris along National Highway-29 near the Dzüdza River has been cleared, restoring traffic movement.
In Chümoukedima district, waterlogging was reported at Ward-9, while a portion of the Jharnapani–Molvom road was washed away. A road and culvert between New Chümoukedima and Rüzaphema Village also sustained damage due to the heavy rainfall. The NSDMA further informed that the Khughovi Bridge over the Chathe River has been closed to public use after the river rose to a dangerous level.
In Peren district, flooding and waterlogging were reported at Kelielwa Colony in Jalukie.
Meluri district witnessed flooding that inundated paddy fields, while flash floods washed away the hanging bridges at Tetsho and Jijirii, disrupting local connectivity.
In Phek district, a landslide occurred between Chizami and Mesulumi, while a mudslide was reported near Thuvopisu Village along the Phek–Chozuba Road. The release stated that road clearance operations were carried out on the Phek–Chozuba Road via Runguzu Nawu Village, and the road blockage between Losami and Phek Village has since been cleared.
In Noklak district, the DDMA cleared a landslide along the 14-km stretch of the Noklak–Saddle Road. Fresh landslides were also reported on the Tsuwao–Noklak route, where authorities are continuing to assess the situation.
Meanwhile, a joint spot verification by the District Administration, DDMA and the Roads and Bridges Department in Kiphire found that a retaining wall and the Food and Civil Supplies Godown staff quarters at Jail Ward had been affected by land instability, "posing a potential risk to nearby residents."
The NSDMA urged the public to "remain vigilant during the ongoing monsoon season," avoid travel through flood- and landslide-prone areas unless necessary, and follow advisories issued by the respective district authorities.
It added that restoration and damage assessment works are continuing in all affected areas.
