Nagaland Legislative Assembly deputy speaker Zhaleo Rio Thursday visited flood affected areas and inspected the ongoing works under his constituency. He was accompanied by NH&HDC Ltd chairman Miathou Krose and a host of officials.
According to a press note issued by NDPP’s 5 Ghaspani-II A/C media secretary Thejangukho Yalietsu, Zhaleo first visited “Balijan bridge” that was washed away by flash floods this year. The reconstruction process of the steel girder bridge, which is three-metre wide and 12-metre long, began in August and was made operational on Thursday.
Later, Zhaleo visited Ghokuto village to assess the ongoing works. He also inspected the lower Balijan bridge between Suhoi and Hoito villages, which was also referred for further renovation, besides taking a first-hand assessment of the hanging bridge over Chathe river near Khughovi village.
Zhaleo assured to extend all possible help and make necessary methodical arrangements for repairing the hanging bridge, whose RCC foundation could be seen tilted and almost dangling precariously.