After Kerala this state needs your aid! Centre stands together in tough times as Nagaland fights against worst rainfall

Guwahati, September 3: After the entire country came together to provide relief to God’s own country Kerala by rebuilding it, it’s time we as a country come together for Nagaland. The state has been completely ravaged in flood and needs a much-needed attention from the Centre. Providing a helping hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio as it witnessed incessant rainfall causing severe floods and landslides all over the state.

According to the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, 12 people have died, and more than 3000 families have been displaced across 400 villages. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reached out to the Centre yesterday, seeking immediate flood relief and assistance. For immediate assistance, the State government has demanded an initial sum of Rs 219 crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of tweet said that he spoke to Nagaland Chief Minister to take stock of the situation in the wake of floods in parts of the state. The Centre has assured all possible support to the state in the rescue & relief operations.

However, officials in the state claim that this demand can rise to Rs 400 crore even though the total damage in the state has been pegged around Rs 800 crore.

Despite the devastation, vast swathes of Northeast India have witnessed deficit rainfall. According to the Regional Meteorological Department Centre in Guwahati, Nagaland has seen a 26% deficit this season until August 29.

Nagaland had contributed Rs 1 crore for Kerala flood relief earlier this month, even though it was battling a natural disaster of its own. In their quest to rebuilt the state again and contribute your share by standing together in tough times, Nagaland has also started a CM Relief Fund wherein people can contribute their share.

So if you want to contribute in #NagalandFloods all you need to do is click on this link and you will be directed with all the necessary details. Nagaland Relief Fund

Flooding in the state is due to heavy rainfall in the northern reaches of the state, leaving the Doyang Hydroelectric project in Wokha district unable to hold onto water any longer. Water released from the dam has caused serious flooding downstream.

If you want to donate for flood relief and rehabilitation, you can donate to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Here are the bank account details: