Flash floods ravage Dimapur; Three dead, hundreds rescued and relocated

DIMAPUR — The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) of Dimapur has activated its rescue operations following torrential rains that began pouring on the evening of July 5 and have triggered severe flash floods since, submerging several low-lying localities and causing widespread damage.

An update from DIPR on Monday cited a report from DDMA Dimapur and stated that continuous downpour had caused the overflowing of major drains, resulting in extensive waterlogging in multiple colonies including Vihume, Netaji, Kuda village, Purana Bazaar B, Walford (Central), Namgalong, and Kalibari (Ward 17).

In response, the DDMA convened an emergency meeting on July 7, where members resolved to visit relief camps and provide immediate assistance to the affected residents.

A comprehensive report on the flood incident is also being prepared for submission to the state government, along with a request for a permanent solution to recurring flood problems, it stated.

The DDMA’s preliminary assessments indicate that numerous residential areas remain inundated, with extensive damage to homes.

Three relief camps have been set up at BSNL quarters in Walford, SM colony, and Namgalong colony to accommodate displaced individuals.

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Rescue efforts began early on July 6 at 5.50 am, with the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launching a full-scale operation.

The rescue teams, which included 25 personnel and trained divers, deployed a rescue boat to evacuate residents stranded in Mount View colony, Purana Bazaar B, Kuda village, Namgalong, Vihume, Aoyimti, Police colony, Ekhyo Yan, Walford (Central), Netaji colony, and Phom colony.

By the morning of July 7, a total of 844 individuals—including children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, the sick, and infants—had been safely rescued and relocated to the relief camps.

Amid the rescue efforts, tragedy struck when three individuals lost their lives due to electrocution—two in Kuda village and one in Police colony.

Despite challenges posed by submerged roads and continued rainfall, rescue operations were successfully completed, it added.

Authorities have assured that continuous monitoring and support will remain in place until the situation stabilises. Efforts are also underway to assess long-term mitigation measures to prevent future occurrences.