Kohima: Mokokchung district is now locked into a single supply line. A massive crack and road subsidence finished off a stretch of NH-2. The damage stopped all traffic cold. Heavy rain hit the region starting July 19. Floods and landslides severed the Tuli subdivision.
The District Disaster Management Authority held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to plot a recovery. Deputy Commissioner Ajit Kumar Verma confirmed that local police, residents, and administrators moved flood-hit families to safety. Displaced people are currently staying with relatives. Workers are already handing out relief kits. Officials are still scouting damaged homes to plan for further help with basic gear and utensils.
Infrastructure is reeling. PWD officials counted 30 landslides between Mokokchung and Tuli. Major slides hit Merangkong and the road between Tzudikong and Tuli. Minor slides cluttered the Yisemyong to Chuchuyimlang and Unger to Merangkong paths. The NH-2 to Salulamang stretch remains entirely cut off. PWD crews warned that clearing even one lane will take at least four to five days.
NH-702D is the only lifeline left. The Mokokchung to Longtho stretch is clear. The Doyang to Mokokchung road is also back open. Verma ordered the department to keep NH-702D in working order until NH-2 gets fixed. He told truckers to avoid overloading because the road surface is fragile. Traders committed to steady prices despite the logistical nightmare. The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed that dealers will keep moving goods via the sole open route.
Bus operators are balancing risk and service. Blue Hill Travels will keep running the Mokokchung to Guwahati line despite the extra time on the road. Network Travels signaled doubts about running vehicles in this state. Ao Senden representatives pushed for transparency in spending. Verma said departments must fix power, water, medical services, and phone lines. The DC stated: "Restoration of NH-2 remains a priority."
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