A man riding a two-wheeler through the flooded road in Zunheboto town. (Morung file photo)
Kohima, May 29 (MExN): A high-level meeting chaired by Nagaland Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio on Friday reviewed the state’s preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season, with emphasis on landslide-prone national highways and regulation of heavy vehicles.
The meeting at the Chief Minister’s residential complex (CMRC) discussed meteorological inputs from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), which highlighted likely rainfall patterns and potential risk areas across the state.
According to a DIPR report, key departments presented their action plans. The PWD (R&B) and NHIDCL briefed on road infrastructure preparedness, including vulnerable stretches and measures to tackle landslides. Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF outlined emergency response mechanisms.
The Health & Family Welfare department apprised on readiness of medical personnel and essential medicines, while Food & Civil Supplies along with Agri and Allied departments assured uninterrupted supply of essential commodities during monsoon.
Given the vulnerability of NH-29 (Dimapur–Kohima) and NH-02 (Kohima–Mao), the meeting deliberated on regulating movement of heavy vehicles, especially those with more than 10-wheel configurations, to ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow.
In his concluding remarks, the Chief Minister stressed timely intervention, seamless communication and collective responsibility to safeguard lives and critical infrastructure. He directed departments to strategically position machinery and response systems for full operational readiness, reaffirming “Government’s commitment to ensuring public safety and minimizing disruptions during the monsoon season.”
Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang, Minister for Road & Bridges G Kaito Aye, Advisor for Urban Development Zhaleo Rio, and Advisor for NSDMA Z Nyusietho Nyuthe also attended and provided inputs.
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