The Department of Power, Nagaland, has reported that a 66 kV transmission tower in the Yisemyong area collapsed on Thursday, causing a disruption in power supply to Tuli Sub-Division, Longleng, and Mon districts.
According to the department, the incident occurred on August 8 at around 5 a.m. The fault was located later in the day during intensive line patrolling at approximately 4 p.m. The collapse was attributed to massive landslides in the area.
In a statement issued by the Executive Engineer of the Transmission Division, Mokokchung, the department assured that all possible arrangements are being made to address the situation. Consumers in the affected areas have been urged to bear with the inconvenience as efforts are underway to restore power at the earliest.
The department stated that necessary measures are being taken to take stock of the damage and expedite restoration work.
Speaking to Nagaland Tribune, Er Akum SDO Transmission Division Mokokchung said that he rushed to the site immediately upon receiving the news and shared first-hand information from the ground. He informed that officials and field staff are currently on site, working on finalizing an action plan to address the situation.
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According to him, the collapse occurred at Tsürangmen, at the starting point of Yisemyong from
Mokokchung Town, but away from the highway. He clarified that although a video of the incident went viral, it led to a misconception that the landslide had blocked the road. “There is no roadblock; it is far from the highway. The only problem is with the power supply,” he said.
Explaining the significance of the damaged infrastructure, Akum said that the affected 66 kV transmission line from Mokokchung supplies power to Tuli. The line also extends to Changtongya,
Yisemyong, Mongsenyimti, Yaongyimti, Chakpa Village, and further to Longleng and Mon districts, including the Tuli Sub-Division.
He noted that the area is landslide-prone, with loose soil making restoration work challenging, especially if the rain continues. “Many log poles will have to be installed. The action plan is being working on, and we are aiming to start work early tomorrow morning, before sunrise, to mobilize efforts,” he added.
