Mokokchung, July 14 (MExN): Construction of a temporary wooden bridge connecting Longchem EAC Circle with Assam began today. The concrete bridge was swept away on June 2.
Longchem EAC Circle has witnessed major connectivity block for more than two weeks after incessant rain triggered landslides. More than 150 volunteers from Longchem and Nokpu villages were mobilized to repair road and provide assistance to EE PWD Mangkolemba and SDRF (Home Guard & Civil Defense), who were clearing the mudslides and logs.
EAC Longchem, Trongdiba Tongpi said that the bridge might take three or four days to complete. He also expressed gratitude to the State Disaster Management Authority, District Disaster Management Authority Mokokchung chairman & DC Mokokchung, Moangkolemba ADC, EE PWD Mangkolemba, SDRF (Home Guard & Civil Defense, District) for their support and the local MLA Dr Benjongliba Aier for his financial assistance in the project.
