Around 49 houses damaged by landslides in Nagaland

Properties and agricultural fields have been damaged in terms of crores of rupees but, no human casualty has been reported, the sources said.

More than 50 families have been evacuated from around 49 houses damaged by the landslides since last night triggered by torrential rain which continued to wreak havoc in Nagaland, official sources said today.

Damage of 13 houses has been reported from Naga Hospital Colony, 36 in Pezielietsie colony within Kohima town affecting at least 54 families since last night, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Lithrongla told PTI here.

Properties and agricultural fields have been damaged in terms of crores of rupees but, no human casualty has been reported, the sources said.

The numbers are increasing every hour as the landslides are occurring continuously triggered by incessant rain, she said adding that major mudslide has also occurred this evening at Officers Hill near 4th NAP C Coy camp but details on the damage caused are awaited.

A major traffic easing diversion road for Kohima town Naga Hospital Junction Daklane Census office junction was also completely cut off last night as the retaining wall near wall near Soul Harvest Church was damaged in the mudslide. ADC Kohima said that the heavy rain also damaged roads in several places along the National Highway-29 connecting Kohima-Mokokchung completely blocking vehicular movement.

However, restoration works are in progress while passage for the light vehicle has been cleared by slashing fresh portion in some places, the sources said.

Asked about the availability of the essential commodities, she said rice and vegetables are being transported by light vehicles but, there might be a shortage of petrol diesel and gas if the road condition continues to deteriorate.

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