Dimapur| June 28 : Land erosion along the banks of Chathe River continues to threaten the Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR) in Dimapur. CIHSR authorities fear the worst as only about 30 meters of land remains between the river and the upcoming private ward. On Monday, the river washed away nearly 100 meters of the parameter wall and the situation is getting worse. In the last 24 hours, atleast five feet of land has disappeared and cracks have developed on the black topped road inside the hospital premises. People have been warned to keep away from the area as massive erosion continues.
Today, officials from the Department of Irrigation and Flood Control arrived at CIHSR to asses the situation. It is learnt that the officials took some photographs from the other side of the river. Yesterday The Morung Express reported that CIHSR staff quarters was standing only a few meters from the river. On a visit to the same site this morning, the staff quarters had come dangerously close to the river and in all likeliness ready to collapse. The small portion of land which was guarding the wall has been completely swept away. While it is doubtful the river embankment can be done to stop soil erosion as monsoon has already begun, it is appalling to note that the worst case scenario could have been avoided had the concerned department taken heed earlier when notified.
Commissioner Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, Menukhol John told The Morung Express that the department had taken up the matter with the Irrigation department earlier, which obviously went unheeded. Taking into account the gravity of the situation now, he said that the department held a meeting with the Development Commissioner this morning. A review meeting was subsequently held with the concerned department and the report is being awaited.
With the onset of monsoon, the Chathe River is soaring above the danger mark. All across the state the situation is reported to be the same and landslides have occurred in many places. The Department of Public Health Engineering, Urban Division Dimapur has also informed that water supply under Dimapur and Chumukedima areas have been affected due to heavy landslides. The department informed that the main line has been damaged, blocking water supply completely and that it may take time to restore water supply. It has urged the consumers to bear with the inconveniences.
Today, officials from the Department of Irrigation and Flood Control arrived at CIHSR to asses the situation. It is learnt that the officials took some photographs from the other side of the river. Yesterday The Morung Express reported that CIHSR staff quarters was standing only a few meters from the river. On a visit to the same site this morning, the staff quarters had come dangerously close to the river and in all likeliness ready to collapse. The small portion of land which was guarding the wall has been completely swept away. While it is doubtful the river embankment can be done to stop soil erosion as monsoon has already begun, it is appalling to note that the worst case scenario could have been avoided had the concerned department taken heed earlier when notified.
Commissioner Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, Menukhol John told The Morung Express that the department had taken up the matter with the Irrigation department earlier, which obviously went unheeded. Taking into account the gravity of the situation now, he said that the department held a meeting with the Development Commissioner this morning. A review meeting was subsequently held with the concerned department and the report is being awaited.
With the onset of monsoon, the Chathe River is soaring above the danger mark. All across the state the situation is reported to be the same and landslides have occurred in many places. The Department of Public Health Engineering, Urban Division Dimapur has also informed that water supply under Dimapur and Chumukedima areas have been affected due to heavy landslides. The department informed that the main line has been damaged, blocking water supply completely and that it may take time to restore water supply. It has urged the consumers to bear with the inconveniences.
