In view of the prevailing monsoon season and continuous rainfall across Chumoukedima district, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Chumoukedima, has issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure public safety.

The advisory cautions the public against venturing into flooded areas, overflowing drains, streams, culverts, and other low-lying water bodies where strong currents and unpredictable water depths may pose serious risks. Citizens have also been strongly advised to avoid entering the Chathe River, Dhansiri River, and other rivers and streams for bathing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, or recreational activities during the monsoon season due to the risk of drowning and sudden rise in water levels.

The DDMA further warned against unauthorized excavation of riverbanks, extraction of sand, gravel, or boulders, and road or earth-cutting activities that could weaken roads, bridges, embankments, and other public infrastructure. Such activities will invite action under relevant laws.

Residents living near rivers, flood-prone areas, hill slopes, and landslide-prone locations have been advised to remain alert and shift to safer places immediately if any risk is detected or if instructed by the authorities. Parents and guardians have also been urged to ensure that children, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities stay away from rivers, drains, flooded areas, and unstable slopes.

The advisory recommends avoiding unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall, particularly at night. Commuters have been advised to exercise extreme caution along vulnerable stretches of NH-29, especially the Tsiedukhru section (Chathe Bridge–Unity Gate–Khuokhri Bridge, Kudidolong Village) and the landslide-prone areas of Pherima, Tsiepama, and Piphema. Motorists have been urged to follow traffic diversions and instructions issued by the authorities.

Citizens have also been requested to monitor official weather updates issued by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), avoid spreading unverified information, maintain proper hygiene to prevent water-borne diseases, and immediately report incidents of flooding, landslides, road blockages, damaged infrastructure, injuries, or any other emergencies to the DDMA, Police, Fire & Emergency Services, or the nearest Administrative Office.

Deputy Commissioner & Chairman, DDMA Chumoukedima, Polan John, NCS, stated that the District Disaster Management Authority, in coordination with all concerned departments, is closely monitoring the situation and has kept emergency response teams on standby. He appealed to the public to extend full cooperation to the authorities and strictly adhere to all safety advisories in the interest of public safety.

Emergency Contact Numbers:

NSDMA Toll-Free: 1070

ERSS: 112

DPA, DDMA Chümoukedima: 7085288949

LSA, DDMA Chümoukedima: 9862038156.

(Limatoshi, IA Chumoukedima)