Kohima, May 7 (MExN): The cyclonic storm which hit Longleng on May 1 devastated the normal living conditions of the people of Longleng district. This disaster struck during the wee hours and affected 643 houses.
Four NSDMA officials reported to the district immediately and to assist the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in relief efforts. The officers have reported that damages include 342 partially damaged, 245 severely damaged and 56 fully damaged houses from 23 villages and 11 wards of Longleng town.
The officials from NSDMA and DDMA have been compiling reports of damages and also personally verifying sites of disaster in the district. Places visited include 11 wards of Longleng and villages under Longleng Sadar and villages under Sakshi circle. The NSDMA after assessment and verification will be sending relief as per the guidelines set by the Ministry.
Officials from the NSDMA has also visited and made spot verification of affected sites in Wokha and its sub divisions. The NSDMA is constantly in touch with the DDMAs closely monitoring all the recent events of disasters caused by the inclement weather.
For assistance in any emergency situation the public may call the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at 1070 toll free.
This was stated in a press release issued by Khrienuo Metha, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland.
