The six people who lost their lives included Kriesangulie Samir Dutta, Sonhie, Daju, Bijay and Sopon Biswas, besides hotels that were destroyed along with five trucks, 11 light motor vehicles and a two-wheeler that were damaged by the landslide.
A total of 15 SDRF personnel were deployed for the rescue operation, besides the DDMA Chumukedima, the District Administration was involved in the search and rescue. rescue operation and recovered the missing body.
Meanwhile, DC Chumoukedima has also issued a travel advisory to take extreme caution and take alternative routes.
A high-level meeting was convened, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu River with Deputy Chief Minister and the Minister in charge of National Highway along with all officials and agencies concerned on 4th September 2024 to take stock of the situation in the wake of the landslides and damages caused in NH-29 (Dimapur – Kohima) and discuss restoration and relief measures.
NHIDCL It has been directed to make NH-29 operational within 24 hours to ensure that supply of essential commodities like POL and food items are not adversely affected. To find an alternative route for transport of heavy vehicles carrying essential commodities as well as for light vehicles. NSDMA has been directed to release Ex-Gratia payment to the families of the deceased and injured immediately through the respective DDMAs. The Department of Home Affairs, Government of Nagaland The Directorate General of Administration has informed that in view of the recent landslides and mudslides, and to ensure availability of essential commodities and ensure smooth movement of people between Kohima and Dimapur, commuters are permitted to use alternative routes for movement of vehicles.
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