DIMAPUR, JULY 19 (NNN): The Nagaland government on Sunday announced ex gratia assistance for victims of the deadly landslide in Mon town while assuring relief, rehabilitation and support for families affected by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides across the state.
According to the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), the landslide struck Mon town at around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, claiming four lives, injuring several others and causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Four more persons, including a mother and daughter, remain missing as search operations continue.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has approved an immediate ex gratia of ₹4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased victim and ₹74,000 for every injured person.
The government also announced that affected families will receive relief assistance, including food, temporary shelter, essential commodities and other eligible support.
Apart from Mon town, the disaster has affected several other areas, including Mon Headquarters (landslide), Tizit Village, Tizit Town, Lapa, Naginimora, Wakching Chingla and JNV Wakching
