Mon, July 21 (MExN): The Nagaland government has released Rs 70 lakh as ex-gratia and immediate relief assistance for families affected by the devastating landslides and flash floods that struck Mon district on July 19 and 20.
Deputy Commissioner & Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Wennyei Konyak, said the amount, sanctioned from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), would cover compensation for the next of kin of the deceased, gratuitous relief for the injured, and housing damage assistance.
Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio, who visited the affected sites on July 20, has separately extended Rs 10 lakh to civil societies, the district hospital, and local volunteers supporting government-led search and rescue operations, Konyak added.
The extreme weather event has claimed nine lives and left several others injured, besides causing widespread destruction to residential houses, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure across the district.
Expressing profound grief over the tragedy, the DC conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and assured that the district administration stands firmly with every affected family.
Search and rescue operations, damage assessment, relief distribution, and restoration of essential services are continuing in close coordination with the NSDMA, district police, SDRF, 42 Assam Rifles, Territorial Army, line departments, village and ward councils, Konyak Union, KNSK, KSU, and local community volunteers.
With the monsoon continuing, the public has been advised to remain vigilant, avoid landslide-prone slopes, overflowing rivers, and vulnerable roads, and strictly adhere to weather advisories and official instructions.
The district administration remains committed to ensuring timely relief, rehabilitation, and restoration for all affected communities and will continue to closely monitor the situation, Konyak said.
