Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flash floods across Mokokchung, with Tuli the worst affected.
DIMAPUR — Following torrential rainfall and thunderstorms on July 18 and 19, the Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, has issued an official statement detailing the extensive damage caused by landslides, flash floods, and mudslides across the district.
According to the DDMA, the Tuli sub-division has been the worst affected, with massive landslides, mudslides, and flash floods causing widespread destruction.
The disaster has completely disrupted key road networks, power supply, and telecommunications infrastructure.
The district administration has evacuated residents from vulnerable low-lying areas in Tuli town and launched relief operations by distributing essential supplies and establishing relief camps for displaced families.
As part of the emergency response, dedicated water tankers have been deployed to provide safe drinking water and remove mud debris from flooded houses.
Efforts are also underway to restore and monitor mobile connectivity to ensure uninterrupted communication.
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The administration has also activated a medical camp and deployed a mobile medical unit from Mokokchung headquarters with essential medicines to prevent outbreaks of vector-borne diseases.
The DDMA reported that major landslides have severely damaged the highway between Chuchuyimlang and Unger, as well as the road connecting Tuli town and Tzudikong, bringing inter-state traffic to a complete halt.
At present, the Mokokchung–Mariani road remains the only operational route for the transportation of essential food items and commodities. Traffic restrictions have been imposed to prevent congestion.
Road connectivity between Mokokchung and the neighbouring districts of Mon and Longleng has also been cut off due to landslides.
Restoration work is underway, with teams from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the Public Works Department (Roads & Bridges) clearing the Changtongya–Longleng and Merangkong–Tamlu highways.
Several villages have also been isolated, with vital road links to Salulamang and Yajang C villages completely severed.
The statement further noted that the main water supply pipelines in parts of the Tuli sub-division have been damaged, and the PHED is carrying out emergency repairs.
Meanwhile, power lines serving the entire Chuchuyimlang administrative circle have been destroyed, and the Power department is working to restore electricity at the earliest.
To strengthen disaster response and coordination, the Deputy Commissioner has implemented several emergency measures.
All area administrative officers have been designated as Incident Commanders with full authority within their respective jurisdictions.
The administration is also monitoring and regulating local supply chains to prevent shortages of food and other essential commodities.
In addition, the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) has been fully activated at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Mokokchung to provide immediate assistance and coordinate emergency response efforts.