Wokha, Aug. 4 (EMN): The government of India had issued a notification directing authorities in the country to strengthen alarm and warning systems for the safety of people from sudden release of water from dams. The notification was issued through the government’s National Disaster Management Authority, in New Delhi on October 1, 2015, updates had stated.
The Neepco Ltd. authority at the hydro electrical project at Doyang in Nagaland was found lacking in adhering to the procedures in accordance with the order, and despite the Nagaland state government issuing a similar notification to the deputy general manager of DHEP at Wokha on Feb. 6, 2018.
This, in light of the current crisis caused by increasing levels of water at Doyang River, raises the question whether the authorities in concern have failed to follow the guidelines putting in danger the lives of those living downstream.
In another issue, a news report by the North East Now News on Saturday claimed that the Assam police had arrested a Neepco officer from Doyang following an FIR lodged by an Assam legislator. However, the head of Neepco, DHP, Priyabrat Das claimed that the news was a false report.
Wokha administration on alert
The annual meeting of Wokha District Disaster Management Authority (WDDMA) was conducted here in Wokha deputy commissioner’s conference hall on Saturday where heads of establishments in the district attended. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon questioned the departments about how effective the work being undertaken in the district was.
Samoon asked the agencies to be alert for any eventuality. He directed the district administration as well as the subdivision administrations to update the authorities with information regularly to tackle any situation.
It was also informed that four relief camps were set up in the areas of Bhandari and Ralan, where the DC informed that an immediate relief aid of food supply will be initiated through department concerned.
Meanwhile, it was reported the flood caused from excessive flow of water from the Doyang reservoir in the downstream area has affected the lives of more than 300 people.
