Kohima, Aug 23: Major General Harinder Singh Mavi, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North), on August 22 visited flood-affected areas of Tizit in Mon district of Nagaland to assess the impact of the recent floods on local communities and essential infrastructure.

During the visit, Major General Mavi took stock of the situation on the ground and interacted with residents and local representatives to understand the difficulties faced by families affected by the floods. The assessment focused on immediate relief requirements as well as the restoration of essential facilities and infrastructure damaged by the flooding.
He also visited Holy Trinity School at Tizit and reviewed the damage caused by the floods. Discussions were held with school authorities regarding the extent of the damage and the requirements for restoration so that normal educational activities could resume at the earliest.
Local representatives briefed the Assam Rifles delegation on the challenges confronting affected families, including the need for timely assistance and restoration of basic facilities. They highlighted the difficulties faced by residents in the aftermath of the flooding and sought coordinated support for relief and rehabilitation.
Major General Mavi assured the affected population and local representatives of all possible assistance from the Assam Rifles. He emphasised that relief and restoration efforts would focus on timely, need-based support to ensure that assistance reaches the most affected people without delay.
The visit also provided an opportunity to assess the broader impact of the floods on essential infrastructure and identify areas requiring immediate intervention. The emphasis on restoration reflects the need to move beyond emergency relief towards rehabilitation and the speedy return of affected communities to normal life.
The Assam Rifles’ engagement comes at a critical time for flood-affected residents, for whom the restoration of schools and other essential facilities is central to rebuilding normalcy. The interaction with local stakeholders is expected to facilitate better coordination and ensure that relief measures are aligned with ground-level requirements.
The visit reaffirmed the Assam Rifles’ commitment to standing alongside communities during natural disasters and supporting civil authorities and local residents in relief, restoration and rehabilitation efforts.
By directly reviewing the damage and listening to affected families, the visit underlined the importance of responsive and community-focused disaster assistance, particularly in remote and vulnerable areas of Nagaland.