Kohima, July 19 (NNN): A massive landslide in Mon district of Nagaland has claimed several lives and also caused extensive damage to property.
Reports said the death toll has risen to eight. The reports also said that the landslide occurred in a residential area below the Assam Rifles camp in Mon district headquarters around 6:30 am on Sunday.
The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), district administrations, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Nagaland Police, and other line departments are working tirelessly on the ground to undertake search and rescue operations, evacuate vulnerable residents, restore essential services, and provide immediate relief to the affected population.
Meanwhile, officials said the state government is closely monitoring the evolving situation arising from the ongoing extreme weather events affecting several parts of the State. Apart from Mon district, Tuli sub-division in Mokokchung district and other affected areas have also witnessed severe impacts, including landslides, flash floods, road blockages, and damage to public infrastructure and private property.
The Chief Minister of Nagaland has announced immediate ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased person and Rs. 74,000 to all the injured. Relief assistance, including food, temporary shelter, essential commodities, and other eligible support will also be provided to all affected families across the impacted districts.
The public is advised to remain vigilant, avoid vulnerable slopes, riverbanks and landslide prone areas, adhere to advisories issued by the NSDMA, Home department, district administration and cooperate with emergency response agencies, rely only on official sources of information and refrain from circulating unverified reports or rumour.
The government of Nagaland said it “stands with all affected families during this difficult time and remains committed to extending all assistance, ensuring timely relief and restoring normalcy at the earliest”.
