The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) is closely monitoring road restoration and emergency response efforts across Mokokchung district, where continuous monsoon rainfall since July 19 has triggered widespread landslides, flash floods, land subsidence and extensive damage to road infrastructure.
According to reports from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Mokokchung, and the PWD (R&B), Mangkolemba Division, restoration works are being undertaken on a priority basis to restore connectivity and ensure the uninterrupted movement of emergency services, relief materials and essential commodities.
Heavy earth-moving equipment, including excavators and JCBs, has been deployed at multiple locations for debris clearance, slope stabilisation and emergency road repairs. As a result, several key routes—including the Japukong Range Road, Longtho–Japu–Mangkolemba Road, and Milak Bridge–Khar–Mongchen–Mangkolemba Road—have been reopened for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs), significantly improving access to affected areas.
The NSDMA said restoration of the road and bridge leading to Salulemang Village, which were completely washed out on July 19, is progressing steadily. Following an inspection by DDMA officials on August 2, authorities estimated that the work could be completed within another week, subject to favourable weather conditions.
The 6.2-km road linking Aosenden and Aosungkum villages also remains affected by landslides. DDMA officials carried out site inspections on August 2 to monitor ongoing clearance operations after an earlier assessment from Aosenden Junction.
In Anaki C, restoration plans are being coordinated after assessments confirmed extensive damage to roads, agricultural land and plantations caused by heavy rains.
The authority further reported that restoration work is continuing on the NH-702 stretch at Merangkong, which was cut off on July 19, following inspections by DDMA officials.
Overview of Tuli Sub-Division during the DDMA Mokokchung field inspection conducted on July 30 to assess the impact of the monsoon and monitor ongoing response and restoration measures.
Similarly, the only access road to Wameken Village remains under restoration after being severed by landslides. Officials inspected the site on July 29 and restoration work is underway.
Among the worst-hit areas is the Jangpetkong Range Road, where nearly 43 kilometres remain blocked by multiple landslides. Severe slope failures and land subsidence have affected the stretch between 32 km and 35 km, cutting off access to Warumong, Yimjenkimong and Molungkimong villages. The largest landslide at Yimjenkimong has yet to be inspected as road clearance teams are still working through several blockages.
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During an inspection on August 1, DDMA officials reported steady progress on the 31–32 km stretch near Warumong and expressed hope that vehicular movement could resume within three to four days if weather conditions remain favourable. The route serves as the only road link for the three villages.
The Unger Road, connected through NH-702D and serving as the primary lifeline for Unger Village and neighbouring settlements, also remains under restoration after being cut off by landslides. Restoration work continues following site inspections by DDMA officials.
The NSDMA said officials also reviewed the situation in Tuli Sub-Division during field inspections on July 30 and are continuing to monitor restoration activities across affected areas.
The authority said it is maintaining close coordination with the District Administration, DDMA Mokokchung, PWD (R&B) and other line departments to expedite restoration of critical road infrastructure, with priority being given to lifeline routes connecting remote villages and facilitating relief operations.
Advising the public to remain cautious, the NSDMA urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel through landslide-prone areas during heavy rainfall and strictly follow advisories issued by the district administration and other authorities.
