Heavy rain triggers landslides in Dimapur, traffic movement affected

DIMAPUR — Heavy rainfall on Monday night triggered mudslides at several locations, including near Chathe-Patkai Bridge, Tsiedukhru stretch, and the New-Old Chümoukedima bypass road, forcing the Dimapur Traffic Police (DTP) to restrict vehicular movement.

Authorities were informed and machinery was deployed for clearance.

Traffic at Patkai Bridge resumed with one-way movement after clearance work on Tuesday morning. However, work was still underway on the Old-New Chümoukedima bypass road till the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, the Tsiedukhru stretch was cleared and reopened to traffic in the morning, DTP updated.

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