Assam: Union Minister JP Nadda visits landslide-affected areas in Mon town, assures Centre's full support
Sivasagar, August 5
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers, Government of India, Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Assam, Ashok Singhal and MP Rajya Sabha, Phangnon Konyak, visited landslide-affected areas at Mon Town on Wednesday.
He inspected the landslide-affected locations at Defence Colony and adjoining affected areas at Techa ward.
Nadda also had an interaction with landslide-affected families at Konyak Union Office, Mon. He expressed his solidarity, saying that it was a very disheartening and painful incident. He encouraged the victims and the citizens of Mon district that you are not alone in these hours; many people and the government are holding you all.
He said that he had seen it and was aware of the situation that the people are facing after the calamities. He assured that the government of India will leave no stone unturned to support and restore it. The Centre team will visit to support the relief.
He also conveyed the Prime Minister's message to the victims' families. He acknowledged the initiative taken out by the District Administration led by DC, Konyak Union, Konyak Students' Union, Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong in emergency Relief Camps. He also appreciated all the rescue teams led by DC, SP, SDRF, Civil Societies and all the volunteers.
Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Wennyei Konyak, while delivering the Welcome Address, briefed the disaster situation in Mon District, stating that incessant 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. Defence Colony and adjoining areas were among the worst affected. Residential houses sustained damage, and several families were displaced. Road connectivity at multiple stretches was disrupted. Power and water supply were temporarily affected in certain locations. Relief camps and temporary shelter arrangements were established where required. Food grains, drinking water, medicines and essential commodities are being distributed, he added.
Konyak Union President, Yamao Konyak, expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister and his team for their visit. He said that their visit says that Mon is not alone in this dark Hour.
Asst. Manager (Response & Communication), NSDMA & Nodal Officer (Disaster Management), DDMA Mon, Rendemo Shitio gave a PowerPoint Presentation on Monsoon Damage Briefing of July 2026. Post-Disaster Interim Assessment of Mon District and Nagaland State.
He presented a picture of incessant monsoon rainfall on July 19-20, 2026, which triggered catastrophic landslides 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.
While the district recorded 83.95 mm of rainfall on July 19, 2026, the total cumulative rainfall received from July 19-31, 2026 was 341 mm in the AWS located at Mon Hq. Video clips of the destruction and affected areas by the Flood and landslide were also shown by the KU media team.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The damage from 341mm of rain in just a couple of weeks is severe. Roads, bridges, and power all hit. Good that the Centre and state are working together. But we need a long-term plan for disaster-prone areas in Nagaland, not just post-incident visits. Still, appreciated.
Heartbreaking to see people losing their homes and everything in these landslides. The Konyak Union and local volunteers are doing a great job with the relief camps. At least the PM's message and the Minister's assurance gives some hope to the affected families. ❤️
It's good that the minister acknowledged the efforts of DC, SDRF, and the civil societies. But let's be honest—these visits are often just photo ops. The real work happens after the cameras leave. I hope the government really follows through on rebuilding infrastructure and providing proper compensation to displaced families.
83.95mm in one day is no joke, and 341mm cumulative is huge. The northeast always gets the brunt of monsoon disasters yet remains one of the least developed regions in terms of infrastructure. Kudos to the teams on the ground for their quick response. The Centre must commit to rebuilding roads and bridges on a war footing.
This is what we need—leaders on the ground, listening to the people. The video clips of the destruction must have been hard to watch. I'm glad the minister said "you are not alone." That kind of reassurance goes a long way for people who have lost everything. 🙌
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