The Kezoma Village Council has submitted a representation to the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, highlighting the critical damage caused to water pipelines and village roads following the diversion of traffic through Kezoma village, after a major landslide blocked National Highway-2 at Phesama.
In the letter addressed to the Deputy Commissioner through the Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) of Kezocha Sub-Division, the council noted that the diversion of vehicles, particularly heavy vehicles, through the village has resulted in “extensive damage to the village’s critical water infrastructure.”
The council stated that two primary pipelines supplying drinking water from Viswema and Pudunumai were “extensively damaged due to the continuous plying of vehicles,” especially in the 2 to 3 km stretch between Kidima (Prayer Park) and Kezoma village (Local Ground).
A verification carried out by the Kezoma Water Management Committee on July 17, 2025, confirmed “multiple points of damage, with some segments suffering permanent structural damage.” As a result, the entire village is currently left without drinking water.
The traffic diversion was necessitated following the sinking and total closure of NH-2 (Kohima to Mao Gate) at Phesama, between chainage Km 192.050 to Km 192.150. As per the travel advisory issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima (Order No. DCK/TPT/TR/2024 dated June 1, 2025), light motor vehicles (LMVs) were directed to use the alternative route via BSF Chakhabama–Kezo Town–Kezo Basa–Kezoma–Kidima–Viswema–Mao Gate. Kezoma falls directly along this diversion route.
However, the village council observed that despite the standing order restricting the movement of heavy vehicles, the ban has “not been effectively implemented.” The council noted, “more than 600 vehicles are plying daily through the village,” and heavy vehicles continue to pass through, worsening road conditions and making LMV travel increasingly difficult. The “ongoing heavy rainfalls” have further aggravated the situation.
In its memorandum, the Kezoma Village Council submitted four key appeals to the district administration:
Immediate repair and restoration of the damaged water pipelines, and exploration of a new and alternate pipeline route “away from the main road” to ensure a sustainable and uninterrupted water supply.
Financial and logistical assistance under disaster management or emergency relief funds, “considering the nature and damage caused by the sudden diversion and aggravated by heavy rainfall.”
Road maintenance and restoration, to ensure the safe movement of LMVs and facilitate daily travel for villagers.
Strict implementation of the standing order dated June 1, 2025, to “completely restrict the movement of heavy vehicles through this route.”
The council concluded its appeal with a plea to the Deputy Commissioner to treat the matter “with utmost urgency and seriousness” and to take necessary action at the earliest.
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