Ukhrul, September 15: A landslide triggered by heavy rain early Monday morning caused extensive damage to homes in Louphong village, Kamjong district, leaving two families displaced and in urgent need of relief assistance.
The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. when torrential rain swept away the rear portion of the residence of Lawrence Konghar, son of Ngachonmi Konghar. The damage rendered the house unsafe, forcing Konghar and his five-member family to take temporary shelter at the Louphong Club Hall.
In a separate impact from the same landslide, the kitchen area of the residence of Shangreihao Mung, husband of Omcio Mung, was badly damaged. His family of six has also been directly affected and requires immediate help.
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Mung Mingthing, Headman of Louphong Village Authority and Secretary of Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS), urged the Government of Manipur and Kamjong District Administration to extend urgent relief to the affected families. He appealed for temporary shelter materials, foodgrains, safe drinking water, medical care, and an immediate assessment of the damage.
“The families need relief with immediate effect. We respectfully urge the authorities to expedite verification and initiate relief measures without delay,” Mingthing said.
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Local volunteers, along with the Louphong Village Authority, are currently providing basic assistance until official support arrives. The Village Authority is also pressing for compensation under government relief norms for the loss of property, including damage to residential buildings and household belongings.