Severe monsoon rains have triggered massive landslides across Nagaland, leading to the collapse of a 50-meter stretch of NH-2 at Phesama village. This has completely cut off road connectivity between Nagaland and Manipur, leaving hundreds of trucks stranded.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- NH-2 collapse at Phesama village disrupts transport between Nagaland & Manipur.
- More than 100 goods-laden trucks stranded since Sunday.
- Landslides reported in multiple districts, damaging roads, homes & agricultural fields.
- No human casualties reported, but authorities urge vigilance as monsoon intensifies.
📢 Government Response:
- Deputy CM TR Zeliang inspected the collapsed highway, directing urgent restoration efforts.
- NHIDCL instructed to create an alternate route for stranded vehicles.
- District authorities opened a one-way alternate route for light motor vehicles.
- CM Neiphiu Rio & TR Zeliang have written to the Ministry of Road Transport for approval of a permanent solution.
Authorities warn that this is the third major road collapse at this location since 2013, highlighting the urgent need for long-term infrastructure solutions.
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