Over 2,500 houses were damaged by thunderstorms and hailstorms, according to data from the state disaster management and rehabilitation department......
Digital desk: In the three days between Sunday and Tuesday, Mizoram was struck by a thunderstorm and hailstorm that caused damage to over 2,500 homes, churches, schools, and government buildings. Also, a woman lost her life in the incident, according to state disaster management and rehabilitation department officials.
The department office in Aizawl has not yet received comprehensive reports regarding the evaluation of the extent of damages caused by the recent thunderstorm and hailstorm from distant places, thus the number of damages may vary, they stated.
Between Sunday and Tuesday, a thunderstorm strong and hailstorm alongside heavy rain pounded several parts of Mizoram, causing chaos throughout the state.
Over 2,500 houses were damaged by thunderstorms and hailstorms, according to data from the state disaster management and rehabilitation department. These included several government buildings, 15 churches in five districts, 17 schools in five districts, 11 relief camps in Champhai and Saitual districts that housed internally displaced people from Manipur and refugees from Myanmar, 11 Anganwadi centers in Kolasib and Serchhip districts, and several schools.
Kolasib district in North Mizoram, which borders Assam, was the largest affected, with over 800 structures destroyed, including 795 dwelling houses, 7 schools, 6 churches, 8 Anganwadi centers, and eleven staff quarters. Aizawl district was next, with 632 dwelling houses damaged, according to the report.
A 45-year-old lady died, according to officials, when a tree uprooted by a violent wind fell upon her on Monday.
While this was going on, state minister for disaster management and rehabilitation K. Sapdanga extended sympathy to the victims and announced that, even with the election model code of conduct in place, the government would still assist them financially and in kind (raw materials).
As per his statement, the state administration has applied for permission from the Election Commission, and Chief Minister Lalduhoma has personally notified the Central poll panel about the tragedy and the necessity of aiding the relatives of the deceased.
The minister said that relief efforts will be undertaken as the issue is a natural disaster and the Election Commission is well aware of the situation.
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