IMCT conducts ground assessments in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Peren; report to guide relief and reconstruction efforts
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from New Delhi has been visiting Nagaland since 19 November to assess the impact of the 2025 monsoon, which triggered widespread flash floods and landslides across the State. The team, led by Gaya Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, held briefings with the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) of Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Peren, along with officials from relevant line departments.
During the first day in Dimapur and Chumoukedima, the team reviewed presentations from district administrations detailing damage to roads, housing, public infrastructure, and community facilities. Officials highlighted the disruption caused to transport, agriculture, irrigation systems, and local services, emphasizing the difficulties faced by residents in flood- and landslide-prone areas.
IMCT members also conducted on-site inspections of affected locations, including residential colonies, pumping stations, and schools. The visits allowed the team to verify the scale of damage firsthand and assess the effectiveness of ongoing relief operations.
On 20 November, the team visited Peren district to assess flood and landslide damage and evaluate relief measures implemented by the State, as well as the potential for additional central assistance. At a meeting held in the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall, Peren DC Hiazu Meru highlighted areas affected by continuous heavy rainfall, including landslides in residential colonies, damage to buildings, paddy and king chili crops, and losses in agriculture and horticulture sectors.
The DC also pointed out damage to irrigation structures such as dams, channels, and earthen canals, and the impact of blocked roads, including the Dimapur–Kohima NH-29 stretch via Patkai–Kukidolong. He further noted secondary challenges caused by heavy rainfall, including defoliation, pest infestations, and fire incidents affecting crops.
“The IMCT’s role is to evaluate the damages on the ground and recommend both immediate relief measures and long-term mitigation strategies,” said Gaya Prasad. “We aim to ensure that central government assistance aligns with the needs of affected communities, while following established rules and guidelines.”
The visiting team includes representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Jal Shakti, Rural Development, and Road Transport & Highways, along with technical experts from the National Remote Sensing Centre (ISRO). The team will compile a detailed report covering both immediate and medium-term requirements, which will guide financial and logistical support from the central government for reconstruction and disaster preparedness across Nagaland.
