The Commissioner of Police of Dimapur has issued a travel advisory for vehicular traffic between Kohima and Dimapur on NH-29 in view of the road blockages due to the “massive mud slide at Pherima, landslide at Tseipama/ Piphema and another major landslide on NH 29 (Pagala Pahar/New Chumoukedima)” that occurred around 10:30 pm on Tuesday.

“… it is not possible to ply on this stretch of road”, the Commissioner of Police stated, adding that the alterate route via Pima – Mhainamtsi, under Peren District, for commuting between Kohima and Dimapur is also not advised due to the above mud slide/ landslides.

“The Niuland – Kohima via Zhadima road can be used by light motor vehicles only. No heavy vehicles shall be allowed to ply on this route,” the advisory stated.

Further, the Commissioner of Police has requested commuters to take extreme precautions during this weather condition and to plan their travels accordingly.