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Kohima: Landslides and heavy rains continue to choke Nagaland. Multiple districts report severe road blockages and property damage following days of constant downpours. The District Disaster Management Authority in Tuensang met on July 23 to address the crisis. Officials confirmed the sinking of the District Transport Office at the Post Office, forcing 39 families to relocate. A relief camp is being organized at the Circuit House.
In Mon, authorities gathered on July 22 to coordinate search efforts for a missing person at Walo Ward. Advisor Wangpang Konyak provided Rs. 2 lakh for emergency needs, while the Langsa Hill Welfare Society donated Rs. 5 lakh. Power crews are currently fighting to restore the 66kv Nagnimora-Tizit line. Advisor Konyak commended the various groups involved in the work, noting, "District Administration, Assam Rifles, civil society, DEF, and volunteers for their tireless efforts."
Longleng faces a total connectivity collapse. Highways connecting to Changtongya, Tamlu, Aboi, and Tuensang are cut off. Deputy Commissioner W. Manpai Phom issued a strict warning against hoarding and price gouging. Dealers must submit daily stock reports or face prosecution under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. An emergency control room now operates out of the DC office.
EAC C. Tsalimse Sangtam confirmed that road restoration across the district could take up to three weeks. Fuel and supply stocks remain limited. Officials have ordered all departments to survey property and livestock losses. Residents must avoid all non-essential travel due to active rock falls and sinking ground.
Meanwhile, Zunheboto officials provided emergency cash to five landslide-hit families on July 22. DC Dharam Raj handed the funds to residents of Amiphoto and Khuwaboto colonies at his office chamber. Authorities remain on high alert.
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