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Residents of Piezielietsie colony in Kohima who were affected by landslides dismantle their houses while others help one another move belongings.[/caption]
Our Correspondent
Kohima, Aug. 7: Monsoon rains have played havoc in Nagaland, rendering hundreds of people homeless and causing irreparable damage to properties, but there is light in the midst of this catastrophe and chaos with people braving the erratic weather to help the victims get back on their feet.
Civil organizations, churches and individuals have come forward to help the victims of the monsoon rains by providing monetary assistance, help build temporary houses and distribute relief materials.
Overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness shown by some people in the midst of disaster, Thejangulie Zao, District Disaster Management Officer Kohima, wrote “There still are good people alive in this world” on social media which went viral.
Zao wrote that two ‘Good Samaritans’ -- Sunep and Metekhriele Mejura -- voluntarily came forward to provide accommodation for the displaced families. While the former has volunteered to provide three rooms with running water and basic facilities free of cost for a month to the victims, the latter has assured to provide food items and basic necessities free of cost for three months.
“I was taken aback. I suddenly felt myself too small in front of this man I never met in my life” wrote Zao in his post, referring to the two individuals who have come forward to help those in need.
He went on to say that “concerned humans are still alive in spite of all the criticisms in social media. This had me thinking, ‘There still are Good people alive in this world.’”
Talking to
Eastern Mirror, Zao said that mobilisation for relief work wasn’t needed as Nagas are a closely-knitted community.
He added that he was inspired with the way people came forward to extend their selfless services in whatever way they could.
When asked if the rooms offered by the two gentlemen have been occupied, Zao said that victims have already occupied some. He said that some churches and organizations are still coming forward with monetary assistance and other forms of help for the displaced people.
Nagas as a community is doing great when it comes to helping one another in times of need though the government is doing its best, he added.
Appealing the public to help the monsoon rain victims, Zao wrote: “kindly do your bit to encourage our brothers and sisters who are trying and sacrificing to Help our fellow brethren. Kindly help each other by not criticising people or the government at this juncture.
We are trying our level best to deliver peace of mind and all possible help to our people through our own small ways. People like Sunep and Metekhrielie encourage us to do more.”
