Kohima: Nagaland organizations are calling for urgent relief and better infrastructure after a deadly landslide tore through Mon Town on July 19. The disaster, part of a wider wave of monsoon destruction, left a trail of grief across the state. Multiple groups now demand the government move beyond simple recovery efforts to address permanent risks.
The Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) joined the chorus of mourning for those lost in Mon. They also highlighted the ongoing suffering in Tuli, where flooding continues to ruin crops and force families from their homes. AKM insisted that officials must deliver aid “promptly, transparently, and efficiently” to those left with nothing.
Rescue operations saw massive coordination from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, local administrations, medical teams, security forces, and church volunteers. The Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako (YAA) praised these workers while pushing the state to restore essential services immediately. They also warned residents to follow safety alerts as the rains persist.
Political voices have joined the fray. The Ex-Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland noted that urban centers remain dangerously exposed to these recurring disasters. Meanwhile, the National People’s Party reported heavy damage in Tizit and across the Mokokchung and Wokha districts. The party criticized the state for focusing too much on cleanup rather than prevention. They called for “robust, pre-emptive planning” to overhaul drainage systems and highway engineering before the next storm hits. The NPF Central Women Wing added their support, urging citizens to donate to the families facing total loss.
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