District administrations of Kohima, Tseminyu, Kiphire and Tuensang have issued public advisories urging residents to remain alert against landslides, flash floods and other rain-related hazards amid continuous heavy rainfall.
DIMAPUR — In view of continuous heavy rainfall across several districts of Nagaland, the district administrations of Kohima, Tseminyu, Kiphire and Tuensang have issued public advisories urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautions against landslides, flash floods, mudslides and other rain-related hazards.
Kohima: Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), B Henok Buchem, advised the public to avoid riverbanks, overflowing drains and streams during the rainy season.
Residents have also been urged to avoid non-essential travel during torrential rain and stay away from vulnerable roads, highways, landslide-prone areas and unstable riverbanks, a DIPR report stated.
The DDMA advised citizens to monitor weather updates, follow official advisories, cooperate with authorities during emergencies and refrain from spreading rumours or unverified information.
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In case of emergencies, residents may contact the nearest administrative office, police station or village council, or the DDMA Kohima at 9436282824 or 9436449770. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) can be reached through 1070 (toll-free), 112, or 0370-2270129/30.
Tseminyu: Deputy Commissioner Japheth Woch directed all departments, Village Disaster Management Authorities (VDMAs), village councils and the public to remain on alert as persistent rainfall could trigger landslides, flash floods, road blockages and waterlogging.
The administration instructed authorities to identify and monitor vulnerable locations, evacuate residents where necessary and ensure uninterrupted essential services, including healthcare, power, drinking water and communication.
Departments have also been directed to keep emergency response teams and equipment on standby, clear blocked roads in coordination with relevant agencies and widely disseminate weather advisories.
Residents have been advised to avoid fishing, swimming and other activities in swollen rivers and streams, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain and stay away from landslide-prone areas.
Village councils and VDMAs have been directed to promptly report disaster incidents, damage or casualties to the District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC), while the public has been urged not to circulate unverified information.
For emergencies, residents may contact the DEOC at 7827051943 or the nearest administrative office or police station.
Kiphire: Additional Deputy Commissioner and CEO, DDMA Kiphire, Longdiba L Sangtam, urged residents to remain alert due to the heightened risk of landslides, mudslides, flash floods and related hazards.
The advisory asked people to avoid vulnerable slopes and landslide-prone areas, watch for warning signs such as ground cracks, falling rocks, tilting trees or poles, and unusual sounds, and avoid approaching active landslides.
Residents have also been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, refrain from parking near unstable slopes, and not to cross flooded roads, streams or culverts with strong currents.
The public has been encouraged to keep emergency kits ready with medicines, drinking water, dry food, torches, batteries and important documents.
Emergency assistance is available through the District Emergency Operations Centre at 8732093078 or the SEOC at 0370-2270129, 0370-2270130, or 1070.
Tuensang: Deputy Commissioner Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa issued a similar advisory following incessant rainfall, with reports of flooding, landslides, riverbank erosion and rising river levels already emerging from parts of the district.
According to the advisory, heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the coming days, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides and erosion.
Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain and not to cross flooded roads, bridges, culverts or fast-flowing streams.
Travellers have also been urged to exercise caution on hilly roads because of possible landslides, falling rocks, uprooted trees and slippery conditions.
People living in landslide-prone and low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert and relocate to safer places if necessary.
The administration also stressed the safety of children, elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
The public has been urged to rely only on official advisories and avoid spreading unverified information. Any incidents, including landslides, flooding, road blockages, house damage or persons in distress, should be reported immediately to the DEOC, Tuensang, at 9612592810, or to the nearest administrative office or police station.