Several landslides in Chungtia village, Mokokchung District, have damaged 20 houses and affected more than 50 families since last year.
Chungtia Village Council Chairman Assamwati told Mokokchung Times that seven houses were destroyed during the 2024 landslide, while 13 more were damaged in fresh landslides this July. “In the area hit last year, houses can no longer be rebuilt. Families affected this year are now taking shelter with their relatives,” he said.
He added that many families have vacated their homes out of fear, bringing the total number of affected households to about 50. The disaster has struck four sectors—Yimkum, Yimlang, Razu, and Sabangya—severing connectivity and dragging large stretches of land downhill.
Warning of a broader impact, Assamwati said: “We have recently cleared uprooted trees on the PWD road, however the earth is gradually sliding down. If the downpour continues, there is a high risk of landslide that will affect the road linking Mangmetong, Satsü, Kinunger, and Aliba villages.”
He also highlighted the plight of the predominantly farming community. “As farmers, relocating amidst this crisis is a huge challenge. We urge the government to address this matter with utmost seriousness,” he appealed.
Moa, an affected resident from Yimkum sector, said, “About three to four houses were directly destroyed while about 10 were affected. The earth is still shaking and the land is sinking, so there’s a good chance that if the rain continues, all of those houses will collapse.
Because of this reason, people have moved out of the house.”
He further shared that “Razu was affected already last year and people have already relocated. But this year, the empty building collapsed.” Fresh landslides have also been reported in the Yimlang sector.
Sangpangchang, EAC Ongpangkong, who visited the site on August 25, provided immediate relief of INR 3,000 to each affected family. He confirmed that the District Administration has forwarded SDRF forms and facilitated a request to the Geological Survey of India for a detailed study.
“The situation is perilous, with multiple locations affected and connectivity disrupted,” the EAC said, warning that further downpours could worsen the damage.