Khongdei VA appeals Govt to extend relief measures for landslide victims
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, August 22 2018:
Khongdei Khuman Village Authority, Senapati district has sought immediate attention of the State Government regarding the damage inflicted by landslide at different parts of Senapati district.
A press release issued by secretary of the VA stated that several paddy fields, standing crops, resources and properties worth crores were destroyed by a massive landslide that occurred on August 12 at five different locations including Ngeilu, Naozu, Philu, Kiisulu and Chiinkheikii under Khongdei Khuman Village, Senapati district.
It stated that apart from paddy field, other fruit and vegetable farms, cultivable lands etc have been submerged and damaged by the mudflows of Iril River.
It stated that the villagers are experiencing a first ever grave landslide which has paralysed the lives of the villagers.
The Village Authority on behalf of the villagers appealed the State Government and disaster management authorities to verify the extent of the damage and ascertain the losses incurred and take up necessary measures for the affected villagers.