Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) councillors, led by chairperson Hukheto Yepthomi, conducted an inspection on Monday of flood-affected areas across various wards to assess the damage caused by recent flooding and identify its root causes. The team visited locations like Kalibari Road, Walford Colony, Nagarjan, and Burma Camp, where they found that unplanned encroachments and illegal constructions had significantly contributed to waterlogging. Boundary walls were seen obstructing natural water flow, and in some areas, water channels were altered without proper planning, causing severe blockages.
At Kalibari Road, drains were found to be either clogged or lacking altogether. Hukheto stressed the need for public civic responsibility and noted that the focus should be on resolving issues, not blaming. He urged residents to cooperate with DMC by avoiding encroachments, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting efforts to improve urban infrastructure and prevent future flooding.
