NSDMA monitors restoration of landslide-damaged roads across Mokokchung as authorities reopen key routes while repairing isolated village connections
DIMAPUR — Two weeks after torrential monsoon rains triggered widespread landslides and road collapses across Mokokchung district, restoration work is gathering pace with several key routes reopened to light vehicles, even as authorities race to reconnect villages that remain isolated.
In an update issued on Monday, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) stated that it is closely monitoring restoration efforts being carried out by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), PWD (R&B) and other line departments following extensive damage caused by continuous rainfall since July 19.
According to the NSDMA, persistent rain triggered multiple landslides, flash floods, land subsidence and damage to roads and public infrastructure, disrupting connectivity across large parts of the district. Restoration of critical road links has been prioritised to ensure the movement of emergency services, relief materials and essential commodities.
Heavy earth-moving equipment have been deployed for debris clearance, slope stabilisation and emergency repairs. It informed that the Japukong Range Road, Longtho-Japu-Mangkolemba Road and the Milak Bridge-Khar-Mongchen-Mangkolemba Road have now been reopened for light motor vehicles, improving access to affected communities.
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However, several key roads remain cut off. The road and bridge leading to Salulemang village, washed away on July 19, are still under restoration. Following an inspection on August 2, DDMA officials reported steady progress and estimated that connectivity could be restored within another week, subject to favourable weather.
The 6.2-km road linking Aosenden and Aosungkum villages—the only road connecting the two settlements—also remains blocked by landslides. DDMA officials inspected the site on August 2 and monitored ongoing clearance operations.
In Anaki C, officials completed damage assessments after monsoon-induced destruction of roads, agricultural land and plantations. Restoration measures are being coordinated with the departments concerned.
Restoration also continues along NH-702 at Merangkong, where landslides severed traffic on July 19, while work is underway to reopen the only access road to Wameken village.
Among the worst-hit areas is the Jangpetkong Range Road, where around 43 km remains blocked due to multiple landslides and severe land subsidence. The stretch between km 32 and km 35 leading to Warumong, Yimjenkimong and Molungkimong has suffered extensive slope failures.
The largest landslide near Yimjenkimong has yet to be inspected as clearance teams have not been able to reach the site because of multiple blockages. However, restoration near the 31-32 km stretch close to Warumong is progressing, and vehicular movement could resume within three to four days if weather conditions remain favourable. The route is the only road link for the three villages.
The Unger Road, connected through NH-702D and serving as the sole access to Unger village and neighbouring areas, also remains under restoration following inspections carried out on July 29.
In Tuli sub-division, DDMA officials reviewed restoration work during field inspections on July 30, with monitoring continuing in flood-affected areas.
The NSDMA advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel through landslide-prone areas during heavy rainfall and to follow advisories issued by the district administration while restoration work continues.
Captions: Overview of Tuli Sub-division during a DDMA Mokokchung field inspection on July 30 to assess the impact of the monsoon and monitor ongoing response and restoration efforts.
Aerial view of monsoon-induced damage to road infrastructure, agricultural land and plantations at Anaki C. DDMA Mokokchung officials conducted a field inspection on July 30 to assess the damage and oversee restoration efforts.