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Kohima: The Indian Air Force finished a six-day humanitarian mission in Nagaland on Tuesday. Pilots hauled 6.85 metric tonnes of relief supplies into flood-ravaged zones. They also flew 64 stranded people to safety. Two helicopters ran the operation.
The crews delivered 3.30 metric tonnes to Namsang and 3.55 metric tonnes to Tamlu. Once supplies were offloaded, the helicopters began evacuations. They pulled 22 people from Tamlu in the first sortie. Another 19 followed. The final flight cleared 23 people from Longleng, including a child. The passengers included students and patients. The final mission stretched past 5 p.m. due to operational constraints. Personnel stayed overnight in Dimapur before returning to base.
The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority thanked the air crews for their work. "Its support significantly strengthened the state's disaster response efforts and provided timely relief to affected communities," the government stated. The operation proceeded despite bad weather and rugged terrain.
State officials are now tightening control over aid distribution. The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority ordered all NGOs, church groups, and individuals to route cash or physical goods through District Disaster Management Authorities. This directive covers all 17 districts. Secretary Sentiwapang Aier said the move prevents aid duplication. It ensures help reaches every village fairly. The authority provided a list of contact numbers for Additional Deputy Commissioners across all 17 districts to manage the flow of supplies.
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