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Guwahati: The Tuli Area Coal Mining Contractors Association wants an end to the finger-pointing. Residents across Assam and Nagaland are trading blame for the recent wave of floods and landslides that destroyed homes and local infrastructure. The association argues that these disasters stem from complex environmental factors, not one single cause.
Heavy rainfall hit Nagaland on July 18. Districts including Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng, and Wokha reported precipitation levels several times above the seasonal average. This surge created massive water flows and flash floods. The association noted that Tuli has faced similar disasters in the past, citing records from the mid-20th century, May 2005, and July 2026. They characterized the event as a rare occurrence known locally as once in one putu.
More than 1,000 households in Tuli, Mon, and Dimapur face significant losses. The floods shredded bridges, roads, and community facilities, choking off the supply of essential goods. The group warned that baseless accusations against specific states or communities only deepen the suffering of those already struggling.
"Natural calamities do not recognise state boundaries or communities," the association stated. They pointed to the deep social and physical ties connecting Assam and Nagaland, from shared forests and hills to markets and rivers. The miners union is pushing for joint disaster recovery efforts to help displaced families and fix broken infrastructure. They ended their appeal by asking people to "help each other, understand each other and stand together in adversity."
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