The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) councillors, led by Chairperson Neikhozo Soukhrie and Deputy Chairperson Khrielevi Chüsi, conducted a ground inspection across several affected areas in Kohima town on June 9. The inspection covered four affected areas, beginning from the Police Headquarters (PHQ) junction to the High School area.
The on-site assessment aimed to evaluate the extent of damage caused by recent heavy rainfall, interact with local residents, and encourage shopkeepers and the general public to maintain cleaner surroundings to mitigate future risks.
Addressing the media, Chairperson Soukhrie stated that the inspection was conducted to identify the most affected areas, following which a formal report and appeal will be submitted to the Government for necessary action.
Due do incessant rainfall, a portion of retaining wall collapsed on July 5 at PHQ DIG quarters in Upper PR Hill, which damaged three parked cars.
Councillor Medoviu Martin Suohu of Ward 19 informed that documentation related to the damaged cars would be reviewed before any decision on compensation is made. He also noted that reconstruction efforts are already in progress, with the PHQ department taking the lead in rebuilding the wall and resolving associated structural issues.
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The inspection team further visited other sensitive locations including Box Cutting area above Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Phool Bari (Main Town), Razhü Point (foot overbridge), Bayavü, and the High School area, all of which have garnered public attention on social media in recent days.
Regarding the footbridge at Razhü Point, Deputy Chairperson Khrielevi Chüsi clarified that the KMC does not currently encourage its use, citing misuse by some individuals. He explained that the adjacent construction of the Nagaland Cooperative Society (NCS) building necessitated the temporary removal of the footbridge steps. However, he assured that the NCS is responsible for reconstructing the stairs upon completion of its building.
On the issue of a shop set up at the entrance to the footbridge, Chüsi stated that the land does not belong to the Government nor does it fall on a National Highway; rather, it was donated by the society, and temporary provisions were allowed during the construction period.
He assured that once the work is completed and materials are cleared, the damaged section near Razhü Point will be restored.
Drainage-related issues contributing to landslides were also identified at several locations during the inspection, and KMC officials assured the public that remedial measures would be initiated promptly.
The inspection concluded at the High School area, marking the end of a day-long effort by KMC to assess damages, coordinate response mechanisms, and raise public awareness.
