Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Disrupt Nagaland's NH-29

Landslides due to continuous rain have blocked NH-29 linking Kohima to Dimapur. The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms until August 25, warning of potential flash floods and waterlogging in lowland areas. Residents are advised to take alternative routes and stay cautious.

Landslides triggered by incessant rain have blocked NH-29, the crucial highway connecting Kohima to Dimapur, officials reported on Tuesday.

On Monday, a significant landslide near Dzudza village in Kohima district obstructed NH-29, the primary artery for the Nagaland capital, according to authorities.

Kumar Ramnikant, the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, issued a travel advisory urging all residents traveling between Kohima and Dimapur to utilize alternative routes.

In Dimapur, continuous heavy rainfall has caused extensive waterlogging in several parts of the commercial center.

The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the state until August 25. ''The lowland and foothill regions of Nagaland, including Dimapur, Nuiland, Chumukedima, Bhandari, Pangti, Tizit, and Tuli, are susceptible to waterlogging and flash floods due to the expected excessive precipitation,'' stated the NSDMA.

The NSDMA has advised the public to exercise caution to prevent any mishaps during this period.

(With inputs from agencies.)