Imphal: Heavy landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have caused major disruptions along National Highway 102B also known as Guite Road which connects Manipur’s Churachandpur district headquarters with Aizawl in Mizoram.
The landslides, which struck over the past two days, have brought vehicular traffic to a complete standstill at multiple points, cutting off one of the key lifelines for the Kuki-Zo communities in Churachandpur.
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Reports confirmed that landslides hit at least two major stretches of the highway between Sinzawl and Khuanggin, and between Sinzawl and Khawkawn forcing numerous vehicles to halt mid-journey.
In response, the Guite Road Chief Association (GRCA) reached out to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for assistance in clearing the debris and restoring traffic.
Manipur government officials stated that relentless rain has triggered widespread flooding and landslides, severely impacting road connectivity across the state. Over the past three days, landslides have been reported at a staggering 93 locations statewide. As a result, Manipur has remained largely cut off from the rest of the country by road since the weekend.
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Of the three national highways that connect Manipur to neighboring states, only NH-37—linking Imphal to Silchar in Assam via Jiribam has resumed limited vehicle movement. Debris was cleared from this route by Tuesday, allowing essential traffic to resume. Meanwhile, NH-102, which connects Imphal to Dimapur via Kohima in Nagaland, remains in poor condition, also impacted by landslides.
Amid the chaos, Manipur police reported that 111 vehicles transporting essential supplies were able to travel along NH-37 under heavy security. Security convoys have been deployed across vulnerable and sensitive stretches of the highway to ensure the safe movement of these vehicles.