Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday visited the landslide-hit areas of Mon district in Nagaland to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall and landslides. During his visit, he assured residents that the Central Government would provide all possible assistance for relief and restoration.
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda visited the landslide-affected Defence Colony and adjoining areas of Techa Ward in Mon town, where he interacted with affected families and reviewed the ongoing relief operations.
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Key Highlights
Union Minister JP Nadda visited landslide-hit Mon district in Nagaland.
He assured affected families of full Central Government support.
The Minister reviewed relief and rescue operations in affected areas.
Heavy rainfall triggered floods and landslides, damaging roads and public infrastructure.
Relief camps and essential supplies have been arranged for affected residents.
Accompanied by Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal and Rajya Sabha MP S. Phangnon Konyak, Mr Nadda expressed solidarity with the people affected by the disaster. He described the incident as deeply painful and assured residents that the Government of India would extend every possible support for relief, rehabilitation and the restoration of damaged infrastructure.
The Union Minister also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of support to the affected families and appreciated the efforts of the Mon district administration, SDRF, rescue teams, civil society organisations, volunteers and local groups involved in rescue and relief operations.
Deputy Commissioner Wennyei Konyak briefed the Minister on the situation, stating that continuous heavy rainfall had triggered floods and multiple landslides across the district, damaging roads, bridges and public infrastructure while disrupting connectivity to several villages.
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Why This Matters
The visit underscores the Centre's commitment to supporting states affected by natural disasters. Timely relief, restoration of connectivity and rehabilitation are crucial for communities impacted by landslides and floods in the Northeast.
According to the district administration, relief camps have been established where required, and essential supplies, including food grains, drinking water and medicines, are being distributed to affected residents.
