In response to severe flooding in Dimapur, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) carried out a series of Search and Rescue (S&R) operations across multiple flood-affected colonies. The operations, conducted on 8th July, led to the successful evacuation of 60 individuals, including 31 males and 29 females, from various vulnerable areas in Dimapur.
The SDRF teams initiated their first operation at 6:00 AM, beginning from Lengrijan (Ao-khel) Dump, rescuing 14 people (10 males, 4 females). This was followed by swift operations at:
· Immanuel College, Lengrijan Dump: 3 individuals rescued (2 males, 1 female)
· United Colony, Half Nagarjan Dump: 5 people evacuated (3 males, 2 females)
· Vihume Colony Dump: 14 individuals rescued (3 males, 11 females)
· Medical Colony Dump: 4 people evacuated (3 males, 1 female)
The operation continued into the noon hours, beginning at 11:30 AM from Sema Khel, Notun Bosti, where 4 people were rescued (1 male, 3 females). At L.R.C. Notun Bosti, 16 people were rescued (9 males, 7 females).
Operations were officially called off at 2:00 PM, with no casualties reported from any location. The SDRF team was commended for their timely response and coordination.
Following the rescue, an inspection of the flood-affected areas was carried out by district officials led by DC Dimapur, Dr Tinojongshi Chang, along with members of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Colony/Village Council representatives, and DMC Councillors. The scheduled inspection covered Lengrijan, Notun Bosti, IV-LRC, Island Colony, and Nagarjan.
The team assessed damage levels, interacted with residents, and reviewed immediate requirements for relief and rehabilitation. They also assured that all necessary support—including temporary shelter and medical aid—will be extended to the affected population.
The SDRF and DDMA continue to monitor the situation closely and are prepared to respond to any further emergency.