Kohima, August 2 (MExN): As per the monsoon damage report furnished by Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) as on August 1, landslides and collapse of retaining walls occurred in almost all the districts in the State due to heavy and incessant rains for the last few days. It is reported that restoration work is in progress thereby most of the roads were now restored. However, some are not yet restored but the restoration work is in progress. Under Phek district, about 300m of roadway has been completely washed off at Chazuba-Kijumetouma-Kohima road which is not yet restored but landslides at various locations have now been restored.
Under Zunheboto district, landslides and collapse of retaining walls occurred at various locations where restoration work by the department is in progress. Under Mokokchung District, landslides occurred at Chuchuyimlang-Kilingmen road, Molungyimsen and Yajang road but the restoration work is in progress by the concerned department.
Under Kohima district, landslide & subsidence at various location at Kigwema-Mima-Chakhabama road, NEC road: Viswema-Kidima-Zuketsa& several other places.
From Botsa (NH2) to Tuophema, landslides at 2.0, 3.0 and 4.50 km and subsidence at 3.5 Km occurred thereby movement of heavy vehicles restricted. The road communication has been cut off between Zhadima-Nuilandroad.
In Wokha district, landslides occurred at various places and restoration work is being carried by NHIDCL and concerned department. It is reported that all the roads in Peren and Dimapur districts are through as there were no major damages.
It is also reported that landslides occurred at Tizit town road thereby damaged H/P culvert at ADC colony. Aboi also reported to be affected by landslides at various locations
Landslides occurred at various places in Tuensang district such as Khudei-Noksen road, Litem-Phomgi road, Tuensang-Longleng road and several other places. The departmental task force is at work in full force for restoration.
Landslides also occurred at Kiphire, Longleng and Noklak sub-division at various locations where restoration work is in progress.
