Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, JUL 26 (NPN): Around 400 households have been affected by the recent flood and landslides in Tuli sub-division, with the district administration and line departments undertaking relief, restoration and rehabilitation measures.
When contacted, Tuli Town Council chairman Alemchuba told Nagaland Post that around 300-400 households had been affected by the recent flood in the sub-division. He said reports of damage were still being received. Besides residential areas, he said many farmlands, livestock and other infrastructure had also been damaged. He added that temporary hanging bridges connecting farmlands had been washed away by the floods.
Meanwhile, according to an action taken report issued by additional deputy commissioner Imsenperong Wati, emergency relief, including rations and essential household items, has been distributed to around 500 families. Restoration and debris clearance in affected houses are also underway with the support of Fire and Emergency Services.
The medical department has activated its contingency and emergency response plan, including surveillance for vector-borne diseases, mapping of vulnerable households by ASHA workers, shifting of IPD wards, distribution of zinc and ORS packets, and redeployment of medical personnel.
Tuliyong Ward Community Hall has been designated as an emergency medical centre.
The report stated that the Community Health Centre (CHC), Tuli and Tuli Police Station have been cleared of debris and sanitised.
While the police station has resumed normal functioning, the CHC is operating from a makeshift facility at Tuliyong Ward Community Hall.
An emergency relief camp has been established at the Tuli Town Hall for displaced families, while relief distribution is being coordinated from the ADC Office Complex. Drinking water supply through pipelines has been completely disrupted across Tuli subdivision, and supply through water tankers is to be initiated.
The report stated that National Highway-2 between Tzudikong and Tuli, and Tuli to Changtongya, is open for light vehicles. The Tuli-Mokokchung route via Asangma-Kelingmen and Longjang is also open for light vehicles. However, approach roads from Tuli to Wameken, Kangtsung and Anaki villages remain cut off due to landslides.
The worst-affected areas include Tulikong, Kangtsung and several wards of Tuli town, Tzudikong, Anaki ‘C’ village and Aopenzu.
Restoration of cellular and internet connectivity is underway following damage to optical fibre cables between Chuchuyimlang and Unger.
The report added that the Tuli Town Council, civil society organisations, NGOs and volunteers were actively assisting the district administration in relief and restoration works. Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung inspected the affected areas and ongoing relief operations on July 21.
The administration has also issued advisories on safe drinking water and public health precautions, imposed restrictions on movement of heavily loaded vehicles along vulnerable road stretches, and is disseminating important public information through loudspeakers.