Massive landslides hit NH 29 in Nagaland, six dead

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Casualties feared as massive mudslides, landslides hit Nagaland



The office of the commissioner of police, Dimapur issued an advisory for commuters.“In view of the massive mudslide at Pherima, landslide at Tseipama/ Piphema and another major landslide on NH 29 (Pagala Pahar/New Chumoukedima) which has washed away an entire section of the road, all vehicular traffic between Kohima and Dimapur on NH-29 is blocked as it is not possible to ply on this stretch of road,” the advisory said. It added, “Alternate route via Pimla-Mhainamtsi for commuting between Kohima and Dimapur is also not advised due to the above mud slide/landslides. The Niuland-Kohima via Zhadima road can be used by light motor vehicles only. No heavy vehicles shall be allowed to ply on this route.”It requested citizens to take extreme precautions during this weather condition and plan their travels accordingly.National Highway 29 leads up to Manipur and the state depends heavily on this arterial road for supplies.



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