A monsoon preparedness meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s residential complex (CMRC), Kohima on 29th May 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, Dr Neiphiu Rio to review the State’s readiness for the ensuing monsoon season.
The meeting discussed the monsoon forecast based on meteorological inputs presented by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), highlighting likely rainfall patterns and potential risk areas across the State. Departments including PWD (R&B) and NHIDCL briefed on the preparedness of road infrastructure, including ongoing maintenance works, identification of vulnerable stretches, and measures to address possible landslides and disruptions. Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF outlined their emergency operation plans, resource deployment, and response mechanisms to ensure prompt action during any eventuality. The Health & Family Welfare Department apprised the house on healthcare preparedness, including readiness of medical personnel, availability of essential medicines, and contingency measures for emergency situations. The Food & Civil Supplies Department, along with Agri. and allied, informed on the availability, stocking, and distribution of essential commodities to ensure uninterrupted supply during the monsoon period.
In view of the vulnerability of National Highways, particularly NH-29 (Dimapur–Kohima) and NH-02 (Kohima–Mao), the meeting deliberated on measures to address landslides and road disruptions during the monsoon season. It also considered regulating the movement of heavy vehicles, especially those with more than 10-wheel configurations, to ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow.
In his concluding remarks, Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio emphasized the importance of a coordinated and proactive approach among all departments to effectively address monsoon-related challenges. He stressed the need for timely intervention, seamless communication, and collective responsibility to safeguard lives and critical infrastructure. The Chief Minister further directed all concerned departments to ensure that necessary machinery, equipment, and response systems are strategically positioned and maintained in full operational readiness to respond to any exigency, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to ensuring public safety and minimizing disruptions during the monsoon season.
During the course of discussions, Deputy Chief Minister, T. R. Zeliang, Minister for Road & Bridges, G. Kaito Aye, Advisor for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, and Advisor for New & Renewable Energy and NSDMA, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe also reviewed key concerns and provided inputs regarding the State’s preparedness for the ensuing monsoon season.
(Kazuhito, IA)
