Rescue efforts have intensified in Nagaland, which has been affected by rain-triggered landslides and flash floods with authorities airlifting over 180 stranded people and sending relief materials to the affected areas.
A statement issued by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said the state government has stepped up response measures as heavy monsoon rain continues to disrupt road connectivity and trigger landslides.
With road access to Mon and Longleng cut off, the NSDMA requisitioned Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft to evacuate stranded passengers and airlift essential relief supplies. A state government helicopter also supported the evacuation efforts.
On July 23 and 24, the IAF evacuated 148 stranded passengers, including 43 from Mon and 105 from Longleng, while the state helicopter airlifted another 41 passengers from Mon district.
Those evacuated included students and Nagaland Public Service Commission Combined Educational Services Examination (NPSC CESE) aspirants stranded due to damaged road connectivity.
The airlifted relief consignments comprised food supplies arranged by the NSDMA through the department of Food and Civil Supplies, medical kits and clothing contributed by Konyak Students’ Union Kohima and additional relief materials mobilised through the DonateKart Foundation for distribution in disaster-hit areas.
