Portion of NH 39 Washed Away by Landslide

Kohima, Aug 19 : The landslide-stricken portion of National Highway 39 near the KMC dumping area was washed away last evening after heavy showers in Kohima district.

According to the Commissioner and Secretary of Roads and Bridges (PWD), a portion of 174.5 km has been completely washed away by landslide.

All efforts were being made by the Border Road Task Force(BRTF) of the Border Roads Organisation(BRO) to restore the Highway at the earliest possible.

However, it was likely to take some time as restoration work would depend on the weather conditions. Kohima and its outskirts were experiencing heavy to medium downpour.

The authorities requested the commuters to adhere to the traffic regulation.

Meanwhile, over 400 trucks laden with essential commodities, bound for other parts of Nagaland and Manipur were still stranded on the NH 39.

The District Administration had allowed light vehicles through Jotsoma village to come to Kohima. Owing to irregular supply of essentials, prices of the commodities registered a hike. However, the administration was keeping a strict vigil.