DIMAPUR, JULY 11: A major landslide occurred at national highway 702 between Mokokchung and Zunheboto district near Alaphumi village under Akuluto subdivision on July 10. The landslide is reported to have occurred at around 11:00 AM. An entire stretch of around 50 meters of the road was damaged completely. The National Highway is the lone road that connects Mokokchung to Zunheboto district.
Sub division Officer (Civil) of Akuluto, Kikumsangla Jamir has advised commuters not to ply on the road as repair works may take several days. The department in concern and village authorities is working on an alternate route for light vehicles, a report at the time of filing this news report stated.