The Niuland District Administration has issued a press release regarding the incessant rainfall experienced on the intervening night of 4th and 5th July, 2025, leading to the swelling of rivers and streams and resulting in widespread flooding across the district.
Large areas have been inundated, submerging residential houses and causing extensive damage to paddy fields, fishery ponds, plantations, farms, and roads. The calamity has affected more than 70 villages, displacing thousands of farmers and severely impacting their means of livelihood.
It has further notified that one of the most affected routes, the road connecting S. Hetoyi Village and Ghokuto Village, has been rendered impassable due to a major landslide. A portion of the road has also been washed away, cutting off Ghokuto Village from all essential services, including medical aid and supplies of food and water.
The District Administration states that it is closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary steps to assess the damage and provide emergency relief. Rescue and restoration efforts are underway, but continuous rainfall poses challenges to immediate access and relief operations.
(I.Tiakumla.Ao, IA Dimapur)
