The Nagaland Tribal Hohos Coordination Committee (NTHCC) has urged the state government to intensify disaster response measures, speed up road restoration work and ensure timely relief and compensation for people affected by the ongoing monsoon-related disasters across Nagaland.
In a statement issued through its media cell, the committee expressed grief over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by landslides and flash floods, particularly in Mon and Mokokchung districts. It conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
The committee said the continuing monsoon disasters have severely disrupted normal life in several parts of the state by damaging roads, cutting off connectivity, isolating villages and affecting homes, farmlands, public infrastructure and livelihoods.
While appreciating the efforts of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, the state government, district administrations, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) and frontline response agencies, the NTHCC said the scale of the crisis requires a stronger and more coordinated response.
The committee called on the government to strengthen round-the-clock disaster preparedness, emergency response, relief and rehabilitation operations in vulnerable districts. It also urged authorities to expedite the restoration of highways, major roads and rural connectivity to ensure the smooth movement of relief materials, medical services and essential supplies.
The NTHCC further appealed for prompt payment of ex gratia assistance to the families of those who lost their lives and adequate compensation for households affected by damage to homes, agricultural land, livestock and businesses.
Raising concerns over delays in road restoration, the committee urged the government to ensure greater accountability among road construction agencies and contractors. It said adequate manpower, machinery and emergency preparedness should be maintained to clear landslides quickly and restore connectivity without unnecessary delay.
The committee also called for transparent damage assessment, deployment of additional machinery and technical personnel in disaster-prone districts, and strengthening of early warning systems, community awareness programmes and long-term disaster mitigation measures.
Appealing for collective support, the NTHCC urged tribal hohos, civil society organisations, churches, youth groups and community leaders to extend assistance to affected families and work closely with the government and disaster response agencies.
