Three electrocuted as floods batter Dimapur, Niuland, and Chümoukedima

DIMAPUR — At least three people have reportedly died of electrocution in Dimapur over the past two days as torrential rains and flash floods continue to wreak havoc across Dimapur, Niuland, and Chümoukedima districts.

While the exact circumstances remain unconfirmed, sources informed Eastern Mirror that a woman from Police Colony died after being electrocuted while attempting to disconnect an inverter submerged in floodwater.

In another incident reported from Kuda village on Sunday, two men—one from the Zeliangrong community and another of Bengali origin—were also said to have died due to electrocution.

All attempts to verify these incidents with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Dimapur, remained unanswered as of the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, widespread flooding entered its second day on Sunday, following two consecutive days of heavy downpour. Many residents in low-lying areas were forced to evacuate or seek refuge with relatives as floodwaters inundated homes and roads.

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In Dimapur, areas such as LRC Colony, Netaji Colony, United Colony, Burma Camp, Aoyimti village, Padumpukhuri, and Purana Bazaar B were among the worst hit. Waterlogged streets brought daily life to a halt, damaged properties and agricultural land, and affected city infrastructure.

In United Colony, authorities diverted Nagarjan-bound traffic via the Government Higher Secondary School and Imkonglenden Colony after the main route became impassable. Several vehicles attempting to navigate the submerged roads stalled and had to be pushed out of the water.

A video circulating on social media showed residents using a plastic boat to ferry people across a flooded stretch near the Fish Brooding Centre. In the same area, some were even seen casting fishing nets on the submerged road.

Flooding also affected inter-district travel, with the bus counters at Naga Shopping Arcade and basements of several roadside buildings partially submerged.

Rescue operations have been ongoing. On Sunday, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully evacuated 52 people from severely affected areas in Dimapur, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and livestock. SDRF officials said 25 people were rescued from Netaji Colony and 27 from Mount View Colony under the Purana Bazaar area.

In Niuland district, over 70 villages have been affected by flooding, with reports of submerged bridges in the Kuhuboto subdivision. Although no fatalities have been officially reported in Niuland, the DDMA said there has been extensive damage to homes, fisheries, and paddy fields.

In Chümoukedima, details remain limited, but several flood-prone areas have reported rising water levels and crop damage.

As the region grapples with continued rainfall, many are calling for improved drainage, stricter construction regulations in flood-prone zones, and enhanced disaster preparedness.

It may be noted that SM School at Netaji Colony suspended classes on Saturday due to flooding in its premises.

Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious, avoid waterlogged areas, and report emergencies to local disaster response teams.