Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Nagaland: Heavy Rain Causes Landslides and Road Collapse
Nagaland is experiencing heavy rain, leading to landslides and road damage.
A section of a key highway, NH-2, collapsed, cutting off the road to Manipur and stranding many trucks.
The government is working to fix the road and create an alternate route.
This is not the first time this has happened.
Fortunately, no one has been hurt, but residents are warned to stay safe as the rain continues.
The Deputy Chief Minister is involved, highlighting the importance of this situation.
Heavy rainfall caused landslides and the collapse of a section of NH-2 in Kohima, Nagaland.
The road collapse has cut off the transport link between Nagaland and Manipur.
Over a hundred trucks bound for Manipur are stranded due to the road closure.
Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang inspected the affected area and ordered immediate action.
Alternate routes are being sought to restore connectivity and transport goods.
- Who
- Residents of Nagaland, Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang, officials from Public Works Department and NHIDCL.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused landslides and the collapse of NH-2, cutting off transport.
- When
- Since the start of the monsoon season.
- Where
- Nagaland, particularly in Kohima, Tuensang, and Kiphire districts.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall causing landslides and road collapses.
- Affected Highway
- NH-2
- Location of Collapse
- Phesama village, Kohima
- Road Blockage
- Kohima to Manipur
- Stranded Trucks
- Over 100
- Casualties
- None reported
