SDRF evacuates 60 from Dimapur floods

DIMAPUR — In response to severe flooding in Dimapur, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a series of search and rescue (S&R) operations across multiple flood-affected colonies.

According to an update, the operations conducted on July 8 led to the successful evacuation of 60 individuals, including 31 males and 29 females, from various vulnerable areas in Dimapur.

The SDRF teams initiated their first operation at 6 am, beginning from the Lengrijan (Ao Khel), rescuing 14 people (10 males and 4 females). This was followed by operations at Immanuel College rescuing 3 individuals (2 males, 1 female); United Colony, Half Nagarjan, evacuating 5 people (3 males, 2 females); Vihume Colony, rescuing 14 individuals (3 males, 11 females); and at Medical Colony, 4 people (3 males, 1 female) were safely evacuated.

The operation continued into the noon hours, beginning from Sema Khel, Notun Bosti, at 11:30 am, rescuing 4 people (1 male, 3 females). At LRC, 16 people were rescued (9 males, 7 females).

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Operations were officially called off at 2 pm, with no casualties reported.

Post-rescue, inspection of flood-affected areas was carried out by district officials led by DC Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, along with DDMA members, colony/village council representatives, and DMC counsellors.

The team assessed damage levels, interacted with residents, and reviewed immediate requirements for relief and rehabilitation. The team also assured that all necessary support, including temporary shelter and medical aid, would be extended to the affected population.