Windstorm damages Veterinary College in Jalukie

The torn-off tin roof from the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry in Jalukie, scattered across the ground after the windstorm on Wednesday.

• DIMAPUR — A powerful windstorm swept through the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry in Jalukie, Peren district, between 1:40 pm and 2:15 pm, causing significant damage to the college's infrastructure on Wednesday.
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• According to an update, the dean's office was hit hardest by the storm, with the tin roof being torn off, leading to severe damage in the establishment section, accounts section, and the dean's chambers.
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• Despite the intensity of the winds, most staff members escaped injury, except for one faculty member who sustained a minor head injury. The injured faculty member received prompt medical attention, requiring six stitches, and is now recovering well.

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• In the aftermath, the affected sections have been relocated to the new administrative-cum-academic block, which is yet to be officially inaugurated, ensuring the continuation of daily operations without disruption.
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• The college administration is assessing the extent of the damage caused by the storm.