EMN
Dimapur, September 21
The Mon district administration led by Addl. Deputy Commissioner M.A. Shihab, IAS accompanied by EAC visited the landslide and sinking areas at Tanlao ward and interacted with the affected families, ward council members and office bearers on September 21.
On verification, 12 houses were found to be severely affected compelling the families to vacate their houses, while 23 other houses were found to be in high risk zone.
Official report said, the whole area of Edith Douglas School Colony of Tanlao ward was found to be sinking slowly increasing the cracks on the ground daily and multiple landslides occurring in certain places.
The colony people experienced a tough and busy Sunday evacuating and shifting the houses of the affected families. The shifted families are temporarily residing at their relative’s places. If monsoon continues more families will be affected. To ensure safety of the people power line to the affected area was disconnected as light posts become unstable due to land sinking.
It may be mentioned that the residents of Tanlao ward have been facing the problems for the last 2 to 3 years, as the area has been sinking since 2012.
The Edith Douglas School was also very badly affected by the sinking area interrupting the daily classes as the class rooms were damaged with cracked floors. The present school building was constructed recently for temporary measures as the old school building was damaged by the land sinking in 2012. The school needs to be urgently shifted to a safe location for the students.
Appreciating the ward leaders and the colony people for having unity in times of urgent situation the ADC Mon M.A. Shihab urged the people to keep vigil especially during the raining nights to ensure the safety of the people. He also advised the people to find a permanent solution to the problems. He also gave away immediate cash relief to the 12 families who evacuated their homes.
Meanwhile, the ward council, the office bearers and the public of Tanlao ward have expressed their gratitude to the district administration for their inspection and immediate relief given to the affected victim families. They also suggested for setting up relief camp if more families vacates their houses.
