Dimapur, May 31 (MExN): Four persons have been reported missing and one was injured as a result of a flash flood that occurred in Phek district on May 30. The state saw incessant rainfall and heavy wind conditions persisted in certain areas on Tuesday, as Cyclone Mora made its way to Bangladesh.
A press note from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) informed that the flood also washed away paddy fields belonging to Meluri and Jessami villages. Two bridges in Phonkuri village under Meluri sub-division were also washed away.
Search and rescue for retrieving the body of the missing persons has already started along the stretch of the river, jointly organised by the district administration, personnel of 22 AR, 111 BSF personnel stationed at Akash Bridge, State Disaster Response Force and public from Meluri, Jessami and all neighbouring villages, the NSDMA stated.
Meanwhile in Mokokchung district, heavy winds caused damages to public utility services.
