Kohima, May 6: A district-level monsoon preparedness meeting was held in Kohima today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem, with participation from police, line departments, and other stakeholders.

The meeting reviewed vulnerable road stretches including the National Highway-29 stretch at Kezanu and Liezocha, which are highly vulnerable to landslides and traffic disruptions. Alternative routes were also assessed to ensure connectivity in the event of highway blockages.

Authorities directed that critical road repairs be completed within a week, with continuous maintenance and deployment of required machinery.

Other measures included stricter traffic regulation, with enforcement of no-entry timings for heavy vehicles into the town and shifting of holding zones closer to the Jotsoma bypass to ease congestion. The meeting further directed immediate clearing of blocked drainage systems.