Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 29
A part of the highway that witnessed massive landslide, which occurred at Phesama village affecting NH-29 on Saturday evening, was opened for commuters on Sunday morning.
The mudslide is still flowing, and if the rain continues, the whole slope of mountain in the affected areas may come down and there is a high chance of blocking the bridge waterway.
In a telephonic conversation, Kohima Deputy Commissioner, Rajesh Soundarajan, informed that the administration, along with other stakeholders, is monitoring the situation and keeping a watch.
He also informed that machines will be kept on standby near the spot for a couple of days to clear the debris. On Saturday evening, hundreds of vehicles carrying essential goods and night buses were seen stranded.
However, light vehicles were diverted from Phesama via Pfüchama to Lerie junction, Kohima. The highway is a lifeline to several villages in the southern Angami region and neighboring Manipur state.
