Konyak Union continues relief, damage assessment and rehabilitation efforts in disaster-hit Mon district.
DIMAPUR — The Konyak Union has said it is continuing relief and assessment efforts in Mon district following the natural calamity caused by incessant rainfall on July 19 and 20, which triggered landslides, mudslides and flash floods across the district.
According to a press release issued by the union, a delegation of the Konyak civil society organisations (CSOs), under the aegis of the Konyak Union, visited the worst-affected areas, including Mon, Tizit, Naginimora, Wakching and Aboi, after seven days of restoration efforts.
During the visit, the delegation met affected families, assessed the extent of the damage, interacted with constituent units, and extended relief assistance.
The union stated that landslides and flooding caused extensive damage to homes, roads, agricultural fields, businesses and other infrastructure. In Tizit, floodwaters inundated residential areas, damaging houses, schools, shops, tea gardens, agricultural land and livestock.
In Naginimora and surrounding areas, flash floods and landslides displaced numerous families and caused widespread destruction. Road and power connectivity were also disrupted, making the transportation of food, medicines and other essential commodities difficult.
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The union stated that many displaced families were not staying in formal relief camps but had taken shelter with relatives, neighbours and members of the community. It said this had placed additional pressure on host households, which were sharing limited food supplies, sleeping space, drinking water, sanitation facilities and household income.
The union also stated that the death of livestock and the accumulation of animal carcasses had created a serious public health concern and increased the risk of disease outbreaks if immediate preventive measures are not taken.
According to the union, persistent rainfall has continued to hamper road clearance operations, disrupt public transport and affect communication despite ongoing efforts by the district administration and Konyak CSOs to restore connectivity.
The union said it is compiling comprehensive data on all those affected and that assessments in several remote and inaccessible areas are still underway.
It acknowledged the efforts of its constituent units, government agencies, volunteers, village authorities and community members involved in rescue operations, emergency relief and humanitarian assistance despite difficult conditions.
The union stated that it will continue working with the government, civil society organisations, humanitarian agencies and other stakeholders to support affected families and assist in the long-term rehabilitation and recovery of the disaster-hit areas.