Five Houses, School Damaged in Landslides at Saron Village of Mahur

 Haflong, August 9: At least five residential houses and a local high school were severely damaged following heavy rainfall and landslides at Saron village in Mahur area of Dima Hasao district.

A team led by Babul Kemprai, chairman, Mahur Municipality Board visited the affected village on Sunday morning to assess the extent of damage caused by the recent spell of heavy rain and landslides. The situation in the village was reported to be critical, with several families facing the loss of their homes and the local high school suffering extensive structural damage.

The damage has disrupted normal life in the village and raised concerns over the safety of residents as well as the continuity of educational activities.

During the visit, the affected residents and the extent of damage to residential and community infrastructure were assessed. The situation highlights the need for immediate relief, restoration of damaged infrastructure and rehabilitation of the affected families.

Emphasis was also laid on close coordination among the administration, the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) and other concerned agencies to mobilise necessary resources for relief and reconstruction.

The authorities are expected to undertake further assessment of the damage and take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the affected residents and restore essential infrastructure in the area.

Residents have appealed for urgent government intervention and adequate assistance to rebuild the damaged houses and restore the affected school.