Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods across Wokha district

WOKHA — A heavy downpour on the night of April 19 in the Wokha district caused the Baghty Valley water level to rise above its normal flow, threatening irrigation farming and fish cultivation and disrupting the daily lives and movement of commuters in the region.

Several landslides were also reported across the district, leaving travellers stranded on roads while awaiting machinery for clearance.

Along the Sanis-Lakhuti stretch, two mudslides were reported near Sunglup village. The affected section was initially cleared for vehicular movement, but traffic was disrupted again after a fresh landslide struck further down towards Sanis. Later, commuters were diverted through the Sanis village approach road.

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Another mudslide was reported along the Doyang-Mangmetong road, while vehicular movement in the Sungro circle was suspended due to new earthwork posing risks to traffic.

Sulanthung Yanthan, a citizen from Baghty, informed Eastern Mirror that the rain, which began on the evening of April 19, continued until April 20 with a constant downpour, leaving villages such as Upper Baghty, Makharong, and Soku disconnected until the afternoon of Monday.