Mokokchung, July 5 (MExN): More than 15000 people have been reportedly affected by massive landslide, which has blocked all connectivity in Longchem EAC Circle of Mokokchung district.
The villages affected are Japu, Changdang, Lakhuni, Alongtaki, Nokpu, Saring, Longchem, Liremen, Yajang A, Yajang B, Yajang C and Yajang Model village.
The landslide was set off on June 24 evening and continues till today. The District Disaster Management, Mokokchung and its subordinate agencies, PWD and volunteers from affected villages have been working round the clock for the past 11 days to clear the roads, according to the report.
The main bridge in the area connecting Assam was also swept away by the river causing shortage of food supplies and drinking water.
Around 15 kilometer stretch of road connecting Tuli has been cover by the landslide and PWD department is using heavy machineries to clear the road at the earliest, informed ADC Mangkolemba.
The road via Mongkolemba ADC Hq to Longchem EAC HQ has been cleared today to supply relief to the affected villages with contribution from local MLA, DDMA Mokokchung and sub division.
Meanwhile, the District Disaster Management Authority Mokokchung has delivered essential commodities at Longchem EAC HQ to distribute to the affected villages.
