Road connectivity improves in parts of Nagaland as restoration continues across rain-hit districts amid ongoing landslides and flood damage.
DIMAPUR — Road connectivity has been restored in parts of Phek and Noklak districts following days of monsoon-triggered landslides, even as restoration teams continue to battle road blockages and flood damage in Kohima, Tuensang, Longleng and Peren.
According to an update issued by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), district administrations, District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and line departments are continuing road restoration, debris clearance, damage assessment and relief distribution to minimise disruption caused by the ongoing monsoon.
In Kohima district, landslides and mudslides were reported at Kenouzou colony, DBS Road near T Khel Kharu, Lower Chandmari colony and Phesama, while partial road blockages occurred along NH-29 near the Dzüdza River and the old KMC dumping site.
The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is carrying out daily debris clearance at the Phesama landslide, while NHIDCL and the Public Works Department (National Highways) are jointly clearing affected stretches of NH-29.
In Tuensang district, the road connecting Tuensang village and Haak remains completely cut off after heavy rainfall, with authorities assessing the damage and planning restoration measures.
In Peren district, the district administration and DDMA distributed relief materials to an affected household at Beilikui ward while road and landslide clearance operations continue.
A major landslide near Tsundang village in Phek district has been cleared by the Public Works Department (Roads & Bridges), restoring connectivity along the affected route.
In Longleng district, road clearance operations have been completed on the Anakhai-Shemnyuching road. However, the road linking Tamlu, Anakhai and Shemnyuching remains blocked, with restoration work continuing.
Meanwhile, in Noklak district, the DDMA cleared a landslide along the 14-km stretch of the Noklak-Saddle Road. Connectivity has also been restored on the Nokhu-Aniashu and Noklak-Langnok roads, while restoration continues in other affected areas.
The NSDMA stated that it will continue coordinating restoration works and relief measures across affected districts and urged the public to remain vigilant during the ongoing monsoon season, avoid unnecessary travel through landslide-prone areas and follow advisories issued by district authorities.