A meeting of the Ward Disaster Management Authority (WDMA), Alahuto Ward No. 05, Zunheboto Town was held today under the chairmanship of Zunheboto Town Council councilor Vikheshhe Aye. The meeting resolved to clear the landslide on Church Road using manual labor to allow temporary passage for light vehicles.
Additionally, WDMA decided to open a joint bank account for official matters related to disaster management in Alahuto Ward.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to continue coordination with the District Disaster Management Authority and the State government.
It also expressed gratitude for the generous donation of Rs 100000 made by the Commandant and all rank and file, 8th NAP Battalion, Naltoqa Zunheboto, towards the Alahuto Landslide relief efforts.
It may be noted that earlier, councilor Aye had made an urgent appeal to the Chief Minister of Nagaland to declare a state of emergency in response to the devastating landslide crisis in the ward.
The landslide on 7 July destroyed many houses leaving six houses completely damaged and over 50 households homeless with many more at the risk of being affected as the monsoon season approaches.
The SDRF has been conducting the demolition work for four days.
Councilor Aye also urged the state government to provide compensation for the damaged properties, estimated to be over Rs 2 crores and appealed to the Chief Minister to take immediate actions to address the emergency crisis and provide relief funds to the affected families.