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StatesPosted at: Sep 11 2018 10:07PM


1,300 families affected by monsoon disasters in Kohima

Kohima, Sep 11 (UNI) The Kohima town, the administrative nerve centre of Nagaland, has taken a huge blow from the monsoon rains this year as about 1,300 families in the district, so far are reported, have been affected by recent monsoon-related emergencies particularly by landslides.

According to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kohima Rajesh Soundararajan, the given record is the verified figure till August 2018; the district administration is constantly updating the information as monsoon is still on. Expressing apprehension that the number could increase if the rains continue, he said it is ‘high time’ that the state enforce building by-laws and engage mitigation plans. The extent of damage encompasses infrastructure, mainly roads, houses, and agricultural fields. The DC informed that till date, around Rs 40 lakh had been given out as immediate relief for the displaced and affected families as well as for temporary restoration works. In August, funds amounting to Rs 5000 each was said to have been given to displaced families, as per SDRF norms.
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