Due to incessant rains, damages were reported by District Disaster Management Authority Peren within Tening Sub-Division and Athibung Sub-Division. Road blockages along Kohima – Leikie road and NEC road were reported due to landslide/ mudslide. The types of machinery available in the Subdivision were pressed into action for immediate road clearance to facilitate the movement of people and essential goods.
However, major relief intervention remains to be deployed in respect of destruction to public infrastructure and public property, damage to private residences, and hanging bridges which serve as a lifeline to many villages. Unless there is immediate intervention, further damages are likely to worsen the existing situation, especially in respect of community assets.
Reports have also been received from Noklak District that due to the recent thunderstorms and incessant rain major landslides have been reported at Panyangan Sector, High School Sector Danlepdong Sector, Nokyan B Village, Nokyan Village, Dem Sector, and Kaongao Sector. Evacuation of affected families is being carried out presently by the District Disaster Management Authority.
On the night of 21st June 2022, heavy rainfall caused landslides at Nokhu approach road blocking the route to more than 20 villages. As the rain continues incessantly in the district, the common people have been put in grave danger. At present, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Noklak is carrying out road clearance operations in the affected areas.
The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Phek has also reported major landslides between Khomi and Pholami road, Chizami and Mesulumi, Meluri, Lozaphuho, and Lanye Village. The available machinery has been pressed into action for immediate clearance of the road blockages. The DDMA has advised all commuters to travel with caution on these routes as more major landslides are expected with the continuous downpour.
The DDMA Wokha meanwhile has also advised all commuters traveling towards Chukitong to Doyang Brides to avoid taking the said route as landslides in the area have been reported.
(DIPR)
