DIMAPUR: District administration, DDMA Longleng, Police and civil organizations have expressed deep concern over the unprecedented natural calamities that have severely affected Longleng district. Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered massive landslides, flooding, and mudslides, leading to extensive road blockages, damage to residential buildings, destruction of agricultural crops, disruption of telecommunication services, and complete isolation of the district for more than a week.
In a press release, Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) media cell stated that the calamity created immense panic and hardship among the public. Several families were forced to relocate to relatives’ homes, while others continued to live in unsafe houses despite ongoing risks.
Despite the challenges, the district administration under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioner, supported by ADCs, SDO (Civil), EACs from various headquarters, police personnel, the 12 IR Battalion, PWD engineers, NST officials, Dobashis and civil society organizations including PPC, PH, PSC, LTSU, PSA, ANTA, Chamber and Commerce Longleng, church leaders and individuals such as Tialemba Phom, Dr. Y. Nuklu Phom and L. Chingdam Phom, worked tirelessly to restore connectivity and establish alternative transportation routes.
The PSC conveyed appreciation to advisor to Airways and Railways, A. Pongshi Phom and Bangtick Phom, MLA Tamlu, along with NSDMA Kohima, for facilitating helicopter services through the Indian Air Force. These services enabled over 300 stranded students to travel from Longleng to Dimapur and ensured delivery of medical aid, essential commodities and relief materials to villages such as Bura Namsang and Tamlu.
PSC said A. Pongshi Phom sponsored half of the transportation expenses for more than 100 stranded students traveling by Sumo taxis, providing significant relief to families during the crisis.
PSC expressed gratitude to all officers, organizations and volunteers whose efforts have restored nearly 40-50% of damaged road connectivity and 90% of telecommunication services. It appealed to the public to continue cooperating with agencies engaged in restoration work, especially as heavy vehicles remain unable to access several affected areas.
The Conference urged the state government, district administration and NHIDCL to prioritize road clearance, restoration and long-term maintenance, while also requesting continued support for affected families. It further called upon all departmental heads outside the district to report to their respective postings at the earliest to ensure timely delivery of essential public services.
Thursday, August 27, 2026