On July 23, 2026, Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of DDMA Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, issued an emergency demolition order following a structural and technical inspection that found severe damage and a risk of imminent collapse due to incessant rains.
Following the order, the DTO Tuensang was closed with effect from July 24, 2026, until further notice. All motor vehicle-related services, including the issuance of driving licences, vehicle registration, tax collection, permits and other public services, remained suspended.
The prolonged monsoon has severely affected Tuensang district. As per NSDMA, 49 families were evacuated since July 19, including 44 households below the DTO and five families from Post Office Ward and Bazar A Ward, following landslides and land subsidence.
Two unsafe buildings were dismantled earlier, while demolition of the DTO building was underway. Land subsidence near the DTO area was continuing at an estimated rate of six to eight inches per day.
The Disaster Response Force under PWD (Housing) was authorised to carry out the emergency demolition. The administration prohibited entry of the public and unauthorised persons into the area during the operation to ensure public safety.
Relief camps have been set up at Tuensang Town Hall, and emergency relief assistance has been provided to affected families.
The collapse of the already-vacated DTO building underscores the continuing danger posed by landslides and land subsidence in Tuensang amid prolonged monsoon conditions, while relief and safety measures remain in place for affected residents.
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