Mokokchung, July 25 (MExN): The Mokokchung district administration has stepped up relief and restoration measures after incessant rainfall and thunderstorms triggered floods and multiple landslides across the district, severely disrupting road, power and telecommunication networks.
In a statement, the Deputy Commissioner said heavy rain during July 18-19 and subsequent rainfall caused landslides, mudslides, waterlogging and severe flooding, particularly in Tuli sub-division, damaging roads, mobile and internet connectivity, and electric transmission lines at several locations.
Tuli town and adjoining areas were among the worst affected, with floods and landslides displacing residents from low-lying areas and disrupting road links, telecom services, water supply, electricity and the movement of essential commodities.
The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) immediately launched relief operations and evacuated affected residents to safer locations.
According to the administration, relief materials have been distributed to displaced families, while relief camps have been established to accommodate those affected.
Water tankers have also been deployed to supply drinking water and assist in clearing flood debris from inundated houses.
The administration said telecom connectivity has been restored and is being closely monitored to ensure stable services.
Medical camps have been set up, mobile medical units activated and essential medicines dispatched from Mokokchung headquarters. Health workers are monitoring the situation to prevent outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and are conducting public awareness campaigns.
The administration said National Highway-2, connecting Mokokchung to Amguri via Tuli, has suffered extensive damage due to landslides at multiple locations.
Major damage has been reported between Chuchuyimlang and Unger villages, as well as along a long stretch between Tuli town and Tzudikong, resulting in the complete disruption of inter-state connectivity through the highway.
The DDMA, in coordination with the Public Works Department (National Highways) and other stakeholders, is undertaking restoration work and repairing alternative routes to restore connectivity at the earliest.
Meanwhile, National Highway-702D connecting Mokokchung and Mariani has become the district's only functional road link for passenger movement and transportation of essential commodities following the closure of NH-2.
The district administration, along with the PWD (NH) and other stakeholders, has imposed traffic restrictions on NH-702D to ensure the route remains open for commuters and the uninterrupted supply of essential goods.
