Following recent mayhem caused by monsoon rains across the state, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has released reports of damages to houses, roads, bridges, breast wall of roads, paddy fields and jhum cultivations.
In a press release, commissioner & secretary Lhouchalie Viya informed that the low-lying districts have reported overflowing of rivers, water inundation and immense floodings.
NSDMA said flooding was reported from various colonies in Dimapur such as SM Colony, Ragailong colony, Namgalong colony, Super Market, K Sachu colony, Ekhyoyan Village, Walford colony and Model colony Purana Bazaar.
NSDMA said relief camps for the displaced victims have been set up by DDMA Dimapur. It said that HGCD&SDRF have also been actively involved in search and rescue duties.
In Chumoukedima district, NSDMA said flooding was reported from Tenyiphe village, Chekiye village, Ward 10 near DC office, Virazouma village, Neiphrolie colony, Singrijan village, Khopanala village, Sovima village, 173rd CRPF Camp beside Airport, Thilixu village, Naga United village.
It stated that reports of damages to infrastructure due to incessant rains have also been reported in Chumoukedima district.
Niuland district also reported flooding incident at Kuhuboto village, New Showuba, Nizhevi, Lotovi, Suhoi, Nihokhu, Hovishe, Ghokuto, Toshiho, Khehoyi and Anato village.
In Kohima, a retaining wall collapsed below Civil Secretariat damaging two vehicles and blocking the road to several offices. Instances of flooding in town areas was also reported.
NSDMA said there were also reports about snapping of road connectivity between Mon and Longleng by landslide at Yongam Village on July 4, 2025.
In Chanka village under Wokha district, flash flood reportedly destroyed paddy fields.
In Mokokchung district, landslide was reported from Changki village damaging the main road and water pipeline. Landslide incident was also reported form Longkong village.
In Tuensang district, the NH-202 was fully cut off at Chare town where the DDMA Tuensang had to assist in transporting stranded or sick passengers from Chare to Tuenasng. The road between Chare and Mokokchung district was also cut off by landslide at multiple locations. The bailey bridge between Chare and Mokokchung was also on the verge of collapse due to the strong current of river.
DDMA Dimapur, SDRF carry out rescue operation
Following severe flash floods across Dimapur urban and surrounding rural areas, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Dimapur and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) carried out full-scale rescue operations on July 6 starting 5:50am and rescued 844 individuals by the morning of July 7, 2025.
DDMA report stated that continuous downpour caused the overflowing of major drains, resulting in waterlogging in several colonies including Vihume, Netaji, Kuda village, Purana Bazaar B, Walford (Central), Namgalong, and Kalibari (ward-17).
In response, DDMA held an emergency meeting on July 7 and resolved to visit the relief camps and extend immediate aid. DDMA members also agreed to submit a comprehensive report to the government on the flood incident, seeking a permanent resolution.
Preliminary assessments confirm that several residential areas were submerged, with extensive damage to homes. Three relief camps have been established at BSNL quarters in Walford, S.M. colony, and Namgalong colony. Rescue operations targeted the worst-affected areas such as Mount View Colony, Purana Bazaar ‘B’, Kuda village, Namgalong, Vihume, Aoyimti, Police Colony, Ekhyo Yan, Walford (Central), Netaji Colony, and Phom Colony.
SDRF deployed one rescue boat and 25 personnel, including trained divers, to evacuate residents stranded in flooded homes and streets. By July 7 morning, 844 individuals, including children, elderly, sick, special needs individuals, and infants, were safely rescued and relocated to the three designated relief camps.
However, three lives were lost in an unfortunate incident of electrocution—two at Kuda village and one at Police Colony.
Despite significant challenges posed by submerged roads, rescue operations were completed. Authorities have assured that continuous monitoring and support would remain in place until the situation normalises.