One killed in Phek town
Our Correspondent
Kohima, Oct. 27 (EMN): One person was killed on Saturday night when a retaining wall collapsed on a house at New Colony in Phek town. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 8.30 pm on October 26.
The deceased, Shekhozo Vese (28), hailed from Thenyizu village and was currently residing in New Colony with his family. His body was recovered by SDRF personnel at around 10.30 pm.
Vesupra Kezo SP, Phek, told Eastern Mirror that the deceased’s mother received a minor injury on her leg while the other four people in the house were able to escape without any injuries. The house was partially destroyed.
Kohima police traffic advisory
Dimapur, Oct. 27 (EMN): Continuous downpour has rendered the Dzüdza Bridge near Hydro Power Station on NH-29 unsafe for vehicular movement, according to Kohima police.
All light vehicles proceeding towards Dimapur from Kohima, and vice-versa, have been directed to take the route via Tsiesema-10th Mile-Peducha. Heavy vehicles have been restricted from plying till further notice.
House gutted in Mokokchung
Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, Oct. 27 (EMN): A house was partially gutted by fire on Diwali night, October 27 at Alongmen Ward, in Mokokchung.
Fire department officials said that the fire was caused by LPG leakage. The incident occurred at around 6.30 pm.
Two fire engines, along with volunteers, managed to douse the fire. Fire department officials reported that properties worth INR 3 lakh (approximate) were destroyed by the fire.
Villagers clear landslide off road
Our Correspondent
Kohima, Oct. 27 (EMN): For the residents of Akhegwo village in Meluri subdivision, Phek district, the heavy downpour did not prevent them from clearing the way for stranded travellers en route to Kiphire, along National Highway 155.
Landslides had blocked vehicular movement along NH-155 near Akhegwo village on October 26. It was the villagers who, despite the pouring rain, turned up with shovels, spades and other tools to clear the road—providing immediate relief to the stranded passengers. The villagers had cleared the highway for vehicles to pass through on the same day.
National Highway department intervened on Sunday morning and the debris cleared, according to the District Disaster Management Authority. However, if rainfall continues, the portion is still susceptible to further landslide.
