Mokokchung, July 19 (MExN): In the wake of incessant heavy rainfall triggering widespread flooding and multiple landslides across Tuli Sub-Division and various parts of Mokokchung district, the District Administration has issued a high-priority public advisory urging citizens to exercise extreme caution.
Officials reported that low-lying areas have been severely affected, with floodwaters inundating roads and public infrastructure, while landslides have disrupted normal movement in several locations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall over the next 24 hours, further escalating the risk.
Deputy Commissioner Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, in a statement, appealed to the public to avoid venturing into flooded zones, overflowing drains, streams, and riverbanks. "Citizens are advised to refrain from non-essential travel, particularly during heavy downpours, and to strictly avoid landslide-prone slopes and unstable embankments," the advisory read.
The administration has also instructed residents to monitor weather updates closely and ensure the safety of children, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.
An emergency control room has been activated. The public has been urged to immediately report any distress, flooding, or landslides to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Mokokchung at 6009479721, or contact the nearest Administrative Office, Police Station, or Emergency Response Team.
"The District Administration is closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary measures," the advisory added. Citizens have been requested to remain calm, cooperate with authorities, and strictly avoid spreading unverified information or rumours.
The advisory has been issued in the interest of public safety as the district braces for further impact.
