Three people were electrocuted in Dimapur after floods penetrated residential areas, including a woman. Residents of Kuda Village and Burma Camp were observed wading through chest-deep water during the weekend occurrences. The runway and parking bays at Dimapur Airport were flooded by heavy rain on Sunday, forcing the suspension of flight operations. IndiGo and Air India Express flights were canceled, and travelers were urged to check with their airlines for more information.
Continuous rains caused landslides that impeded traffic on National Highway 29, a crucial highway that connects Dimapur and Kohima. The four-lane highway was partially obstructed, putting drivers in perilous situations. Since last night, there has been no new rainfall, which has caused the water levels to progressively drop. Officials are still on guard, though, because additional rain is predicted in the days ahead, according to Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, the deputy commissioner for Dimapur.
The districts that have been most severely affected are Dimapur, Kohima, and Niuland. Homes and bridges were flooded, paddy crops and fisheries were devastated, and livelihoods were disrupted. The deluge has impacted up to 70 villages in the Niuland area. Floodwaters in the Half-Nagarjan area of Dimapur reached up to three feet, according to authorities, forcing many to swim or utilize boats. As a result of evacuation attempts, 52 people have been saved thus far.
According to Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, the deputy commissioner for Dimapur, there hasn’t been any rainfall since previous night, which has caused the water levels to gradually drop. However, a coordination conference between the District Disaster Management Authority and the local administration is scheduled to examine the situation due to the forecast of significant rains in the upcoming days. As the monsoon rains continue throughout Nagaland, state officials are warning residents to exercise caution and stay away from low-lying, flood-prone areas.
