A major landslide on National Highway 702A in Zunheboto has led to road closure, house damages, and emergency relief distribution.
DIMAPUR — A major landslide along National Highway 702A at New Colony in Zunheboto on Wednesday has led to the temporary closure of the Zunheboto-Mokokchung road, the complete destruction of three evacuated houses, and the subsequent distribution of emergency relief.
According to a DIPR report, three houses located in the vicinity of the landslide had been evacuated beforehand as a precautionary measure. The houses were later completely damaged by the landslide. The timely evacuation helped prevent any loss of life or injury to the residents.
However, one building in the surrounding area has reportedly developed visible cracks following the landslide, raising concerns over the safety and stability of structures in the affected vicinity.
The landslide resulted in a substantial movement of earth and debris onto the highway, affecting normal vehicular movement along the NH-702A stretch.
The incident has also heightened concerns among residents living near the affected area, particularly amid the possibility of further soil movement.
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No loss of life has been reported in connection with the landslide. Further assessment of the damage to buildings, road infrastructure, and surrounding areas is expected as officials continue to monitor the situation.
Following the incident, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Zunheboto, Dharam Raj, distributed relief packages from the Indian Red Cross Society to the affected families. He interacted with the families and assured them of the necessary assistance and support from the district administration.
In view of the road damage and landslide caused by incessant rain along NH-702A, the Zunheboto-Mokokchung road at New Colony will remain temporarily closed until further orders.
The DC and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has further issued a travel advisory notifying that all heavy vehicles, including loaded trucks, pickup vehicles, light vehicles, and any commercial vehicles, plying to Zunheboto from Mokokchung and vice versa are diverted to take the Old Mokokchung Road or Check Post Road.
The public and commuters have been requested to strictly adhere to the advisory, cooperate with the authorities until the restoration of the road, follow traffic signage, and comply with the instructions of officials deployed at the site.