Naga Students' Federation, Nagaland Gaonburas Federation seek timely relief, rehabilitation and disaster preparedness after Nagaland landslides.
DIMAPUR — The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) and the Nagaland Gaonburas Federation (NGBF) have expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by landslides and flash floods in the Mon district and other parts of Nagaland.
In separate statements issued on Thursday, both organisations conveyed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The NSF said it stood in unwavering solidarity with every family and community affected by the disaster and prayed for strength and comfort for those enduring hardships.
The federation acknowledged the efforts of the state government, district administrations, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), security forces, medical personnel, civil society organisations, churches, volunteers, and all individuals involved in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations under challenging circumstances.
Appealing to Naga citizens, tribal bodies, student organisations, churches, civil society organisations, business establishments, and well-wishers, the NSF called for collective support to help affected families and communities recover from the disaster.
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The federation also urged the Government of Nagaland to ensure that comprehensive relief measures reach every affected family in a timely, transparent, and equitable manner. It called for priority to be given to long-term rehabilitation; restoration of damaged roads, bridges, electricity, water supply, and communication networks; along with adequate compensation for the loss of homes, crops, livestock, and other properties.
Further, the NSF urged the state government to strengthen disaster preparedness and climate-resilient infrastructure through scientific landslide mitigation, proper drainage systems, slope stabilisation, early warning mechanisms, hazard mapping, and resilient public infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable and high-risk areas.
The NGBF noted that the landslides swept away numerous houses, leaving thousands of people homeless. It said many affected areas remain cut off due to damaged roads and disrupted electricity and communication networks, while the need for food, drinking water, shelter, and medical assistance continues to grow.
It added that although several mountainous regions of the state have been affected, Mon district suffered the most extensive devastation, with Tuensang district also experiencing severe damage.
The NGBF appreciated the response of the NSDMA, district administrations, security forces, and other rescue agencies involved in relief and rehabilitation efforts. It also acknowledged Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for visiting the affected areas to supervise the ongoing relief operations.
The federation appealed to tribal hohos, civil society organisations, churches, charitable institutions, and citizens to extend financial and humanitarian assistance to affected families to support their recovery.
Both organisations conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal rest for those who lost their lives, healing for the injured, and strength and hope for all those affected by the disaster.