Mizoram Struggles in Wake of Cyclone Remal

At least 42 people have died and 5,938 houses were destroyed due to disasters in Mizoram between March and May. The Mizoram government has sought Rs 237 crore from the Centre for rehabilitation and infrastructure repair. A report by an inter-ministerial team is under consideration by the Union finance ministry.

At least 42 people lost their lives in Mizoram between March and May this year due to various calamities, officials confirmed. The Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday, reported that 5,938 houses and buildings were destroyed during the same period.

In a tragic incident on May 28, 34 people were killed when landslides severely damaged homes in seven areas of state capital Aizawl. The inter-ministerial central team, which reviewed the damage in June, has submitted its report on Cyclone Remal's devastation, with the chief minister hopeful for substantial assistance from the Centre.

State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister K Sapdanga revealed that the Mizoram government has requested Rs 237 crore from the Centre to aid in rehabilitation and repair infrastructure devastated by the cyclone. Temporary shelters have been established in the Hlimen area for 41 affected families from Hlimen and Melthum localities.

(With inputs from agencies.)