KMC Ward 1 Councillor Kelhousenuo Khruomo led a voluntary drainage-clearing drive following severe rain in Kohima.
DIMAPUR — Following days of continuous rainfall, Zenuobadze Colony under Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) Ward 1 experienced severe waterlogging, prompting Ward 1 Councillor Kelhousenuo Khruomo to organise a voluntary drainage-clearing drive
.
The rising water levels caused significant inconvenience to local residents and severely disrupted daily movement, according to an update.
Demanding a collective effort, the Zenuobadze Council, the women organisation, and the local youth joined forces alongside the councillor to clear heavily blocked drains and choked water channels.
The collaborative initiative was highlighted as an essential step to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and overall well-being of the residents as the monsoon season persists.
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