Multiple districts across Nagaland conduct the 8th NEPEx 2026, simulating a 7.7 magnitude earthquake to test disaster readiness.
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DIMAPUR — Multiple districts across Nagaland conducted the 8th edition of the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) on Thursday. The mock drill simulated a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and extreme weather conditions to assess disaster response readiness.
Organised by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and respective District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), the exercise began at 8 am with the sounding of sirens.
This activated the District Emergency Operation Centres and Incident Response Systems across the state, prompting search and rescue, evacuation, and medical operations.
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Dimapur: In Dimapur, the mock scenario at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office simulated structural damage resulting in two mock deaths, four serious injuries, and three minor injuries. At Government Higher Secondary School Purana Bazar, the drill simulated two deaths, three injuries, and five minor injuries. Hollotoli School in Naharbari recorded a scenario with one simulated death, two serious, and seven minor injuries.
According to a DIPR report, simulated fire at Westside Store, Darogapathar, involved one mock death, three serious injuries, and six minor injuries. At Indian Oil Kevijau, a mock fire simulated two severe and eight minor injuries, while PHC Purana Bazar reported a scenario with three severe and seven minor injuries.
Under the Operation Night Guard/Air Raid, the EDTC recorded one mock death, four serious injuries, and two minor injuries. The exercise was reviewed by DC Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, Commissioner of Police Aotula T Imchen, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Meren Chenth.
Noklak: In Noklak, DC P Mono Khiamniungan activated the response team. At the local bazaar, the mock rescue of two persons from a fire was demonstrated, while two others were rescued at the guest house.
The district hospital handled simulated cases of one serious and one minor injury. At the Kiamngan Kiamong landslide scenario, there was one mock serious injury and one hypothetically missing person. The rescue of two students was simulated at Christian High School Noklak.
Niuland: Niuland simulated a scenario with 1,200 affected people, 600 hypothetically damaged houses, five simulated deaths, 18 mock injuries, and 40 missing persons.
The sites included Shepherd School, CHC Niuland, and the DC office. DC TL Kiusumong Tikhir debriefed the exercise, which was observed by Assistant Commandant YI Lotha of the 22 Assam Rifles, Extra Assistant Commissioner Vitoka Yepthomi, and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police C Apong Yimchunger.
Peren: In Peren, the exercise involved 40 simulated casualties: 17 deaths, 11 critical, and 12 minor injuries.
The mock sites included the local market area (two simulated deaths and three injured), the ADC office (seven mock casualties), District Hospital (five simulated deaths and four injured), the SP office landslide (five mock casualties), All Saints Higher Secondary School (five mock casualties), and Baptist High School (nine mock casualties).
Mon: In Mon, DC Wennyei Konyak and ADC Pakon Phom led the drill. The scenario at the district hospital involved one simulated death, two serious, and four minor mock injuries.
The PWD (R&B) office mock fire resulted in two simulated deaths, one serious, and five minor injuries. A simulated landslide at Papong Colony (HN-702) near the GREF camp recorded 10 mock deaths, 20 serious, and 50 minor injuries.
Tuensang: Tuensang’s scenario simulated an earthquake with an epicentre 110 km away, triggering landslides that hypothetically damaged 11,382 houses.
The mock drill recorded 114 simulated deaths, comprising 30 men, 48 women, 19 infants, five differently-abled people, and 12 elderly persons, alongside 342 seriously injured and 88 missing volunteers.
DC Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa monitored the drill at the old DC office, daily market, and GHSS, with the staging area at Parade Ground.
Zunheboto: Zunheboto’s scenario simulated 450 damaged houses, affecting 1,000 families, with 16 simulated deaths, 50 mock injuries, and 100 hypothetically missing.
The drill highlighted the simulated collapse of the district hospital and the disruption of NH-702A. Locations included Olympic Higher Secondary School, the DC office, and the district hospital.
Wokha: In Wokha, the mock drill covered Police Point (one simulated death, five mock injuries); District Economics and Statistics Office (one simulated death, two mock differently-abled rescues, five total casualties); Dr. Nchumbemo Clinic (three mock rescues); a simulated landslide at Saron Colony; Santsuo School (one simulated death, five mock injuries); and Doyang Dam (one simulated death, two mock differently-abled rescues).
Jalukie: In Jalukie, ADC Jalukie managed mock incidents at GHSS Jalukie (four simulated deaths, five serious, and two minor mock injuries); CHC Jalukie (five mock casualties, including two indoor patients); Rangkau Petrol Pump (two simulated deaths, two serious, and two minor injuries); and a hypothetical bridge collapse at New Jalukie.
Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, DC Ajit Kumar Verma oversaw mock operations at Government High School Dilong, the IMDH building, and the DC office and a simulated landslide at Mokokchung village, with the staging area at Imkongmeren Sports Complex.
Phek: In Phek, DC Rhosietho Nguori commanded the mock exercise across five locations: Christian Mission Higher Secondary School, ADC Quarter, District Hospital, Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection, and the Phek Town Council office.
Kiphire: In Kiphire, DC Temsuwati Longkumer oversaw the drill at the bazaar area, DC office complex, gas filling station, and Agape Higher Secondary School, simulating an epicentre at Piphema.
Longleng: In Longleng, DC W Manpai Phom oversaw operations at Phom Lempong High Secondary School, the district hospital, the DC office, and the market area, with the staging area at the public ground.
Chümoukedima: In Chümoukedima, DC Polan John monitored the drill at the Town Council office, St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Zudio Mall, and the LPG bottling plant.
Shamator: In Shamator, the 12th National Disaster Response Force participated in simulated scenarios at a school, a fuel station, a market area, and the community health centre (CHC).
Meluri: Meluri commenced with a tabletop exercise on April 29 at DB’s Court, followed by the drill at the local ground on April 30 under Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Shelly Katiry.