Kohima: The Konyak Union is pushing for long-term rehabilitation after floods and landslides hammered Mon district on July 19 and 20. Thousands of people remain in dire straits. Even with current restoration efforts, the situation is grim.
A delegation from Konyak civil society organizations toured Mon, Tizit, Naginimora, Wakching, and Aboi. They saw firsthand how the disaster wrecked homes, roads, fields, and businesses. Power and communication lines are still down across the region. Tizit and Naginimora suffered the worst destruction, leaving many areas cut off from help.
Kaibo Konyak, the union's press and media secretary, reported that many families are skipping relief camps to stay with relatives. This choice creates massive strain on host families struggling with limited food and clean water. The union warns of brewing health crises. They noted that "animal carcasses left by the floods had contaminated the environment" and demanded immediate steps to stop disease outbreaks.
Ongoing rain is fighting back against repair crews, slowing down road clearing and supply deliveries. The union is currently gathering data to ensure remote families get help. They praised the work of volunteers, village authorities, and government agencies while promising to keep fighting for survivors.
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