Heavy rain floods Dimapur colonies, major rivers cross danger mark

DIMAPUR — Incessant rainfall in the early hours of Sunday triggered flood-like conditions across several low-lying areas in Dimapur, disrupting daily life and damaging properties.

Floodwaters from previous downpours had not fully receded, and the fresh overnight rain worsened the crisis. The worst-hit localities include Vilhume Colony, SM Colony, and Mao Colony (Lane-9) at Kuda B Village.

At Vilhume and SM colonies, overflowing drainage inundated roads, with water rising to thigh level in some stretches and seeping into homes.

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Mao Colony also reported several affected households. One family said that it often takes more than a week for floodwaters to fully recede from their premises.

The road leading to Poumai Church at Mao Colony was completely submerged.

According to ASI Angukato K Yeptho of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Chümoukedima, the water levels of the Chathe and Dhansiri rivers have crossed the danger mark.

He cautioned that the Dubagaon-Khughovi Bridge is at risk of submersion if the Chathe River continues to swell.