Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) led by Joint Secretary (DM-II), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, M. Ramachandrudu, IAS, visited Mon Town on 13th August 2026 to verify the spot detail assessment of damage in the wake of landslides, flash flood, flood in Nagaland during the 2026 monsoon season.
MLA & Advisor, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe in his short speech said that it was an unfortunate incident that happened on 19th July at Mon. He encouraged the people that the state as well as the Centre Government had a great concern for the incident and is looking forward to take precaution for the future.
Joint Secretary (DM-II), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, M. Ramachandrudu, IAS, said that the team had surveyed and have witnessed the damages caused and the losses of the people. He assured to take all possible assistance to restore the damaged.
During a short briefing Deputy Commissioner Mon, Wennyei Konyak, briefed the disaster situation in the District stating that continuous heavy rainfall has triggered floods and landslides in several locations. Roads, bridges and public infrastructure have suffered extensive damage. Many villages experienced temporary disruption of road connectivity. Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides across Mon District. He also presented a short video on a picture of incessant monsoon rainfall on 19-20 July 2026 triggered catastrophic landslide and flash floods across Mon District, causing loss of life, widespread destruction of homes, severe agricultural losses and total blockage of critical connectivity arterial routes in the district.
Later the team along with the District Administration headed by the DC, Superintendent of Police, Civil Societies headed by KU, KSU and KNSK visited and surveyed the 19th July 2026 landslide-affected area at Defence Colony, Thamnan Ward and adjoining areas.
(M Pelih, IA Mon)
