Landslide Topples Transmission Tower, Cuts Power Supply to Tuli, Longleng, and Mon

Mokokchung, Nagaland, August 8 — A massive landslide in the Yisemyong area early Thursday morning caused the collapse of a 66 kV transmission tower, plunging Tuli Sub-Division, Longleng, and Mon districts into darkness.

According to the Department of Power, Nagaland, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on August 8, with the fault location identified later at approximately 4 p.m. during intensive line patrolling. The tower collapse has been attributed to heavy landslides triggered by unstable soil in the region.

In an official statement, the Executive Engineer of the Transmission Division, Mokokchung, assured residents that all possible measures are being taken to restore supply. Consumers in the affected areas have been urged to cooperate and bear with the inconvenience while restoration work is underway.

Incident Details and Location

Er. Akum, SDO of the Transmission Division, Mokokchung, informed Nagaland Tribune that the collapse occurred at Tsürangmen, located at the starting point of Yisemyong from Mokokchung Town, but away from the main highway. He clarified that despite a viral video circulating online, there has been no road blockage caused by the landslide.

“There is no roadblock; it is far from the highway. The only problem is with the power supply,” Akum said.

The damaged transmission line plays a vital role in the region’s power distribution network. The 66 kV line from Mokokchung supplies electricity to Tuli, Changtongya, Yisemyong, Mongsenyimti, Yaongyimti, Chakpa Village, and further extends to Longleng and Mon districts, covering the entire Tuli Sub-Division.

Challenges in Restoration

The landslide-prone nature of the area and the loose soil conditions are expected to make restoration work challenging. Ongoing rains may further delay progress. Akum stated that several log poles will need to be installed to temporarily replace the damaged tower before permanent repairs can be completed.

“The action plan is being worked on, and we are aiming to start work early tomorrow morning, before sunrise, to mobilize efforts,” he added.

Department’s Response

The Department of Power has deployed officials and field staff to the site to assess the damage and devise a rapid restoration plan. Immediate priority is being given to restoring power to essential services and heavily affected villages.

Residents of Tuli, Longleng, Mon, and surrounding areas are advised to prepare for extended outages while the restoration process is underway. The department has appealed for patience, assuring that teams are working round-the-clock to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible.