Mizoram Seeks Rs 237.6 Cr Aid from Centre After Cyclone Remal Devastation

The Mizoram government has requested Rs 237.6 crore from the Centre to aid in the rehabilitation and repair efforts after Cyclone Remal caused substantial damage in May. The disaster resulted in 34 fatalities and widespread destruction to infrastructure. An inter-ministerial team is assessing the situation on the ground.

The Mizoram government has issued an urgent appeal to the Centre for financial assistance amounting to Rs 237.6 crore, aimed at rehabilitating victims and repairing extensive damage caused by Cyclone Remal. The natural disaster hit the state in late May, leaving a trail of destruction.

State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister K. Sapdanga confirmed on Sunday that Chief Minister Lalduhoma has presented a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, outlining the severe impacts of the cyclone and the urgent need for federal support.

The cyclone, which triggered devastating landslides and heavy rain, resulted in 34 deaths and caused considerable destruction to public and private property. The extent of the damage is reportedly more severe than initially anticipated, according to assessments.

During a recent high-level meeting in Aizawl, Sapdanga stressed the critical damage to essential infrastructure, including roads, water supply, and electricity. The central verification team, led by chief secretary Renu Sharma, is conducting spot checks to assess the disaster's full impact.

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