The mudslide caused by the heavy downpour of monsoon rain washes away the paddy fields at Ruzapfu valley belonging to Kikruma villagers. (Morung Photo)
Kikruma | June 28 : Following the heavy down-pour of incessant monsoon rain for the last few weeks, paddy fields belonging to six families at Ruzapfu valley, Kikruma Village under Phek District have submerged under overflowing streams. The relentless rain has caused massive landslides and mudslides damaging paddy and also partially affecting the NH-129. Kikruma Village is located some 50 Kms away from Kohima
Talking to The Morung Express, Kasahi Vero one of the affected paddy field owner stated, “The water in the streams and rivulets at the adjoining areas has carried downstream the mud and wrought havoc and calamity by destroying major portion of already planted paddy fields at Ruzapfu valley.”
Earlier, it was reported that on June 21 last, the threat caused by the rainfall was beyond human control and the farmers suffered heavy loses, approximately estimated to be worth more than five lakh rupees. It is to be noted that the annual yield of paddy was roughly measured around 200 head loads of paddy.
Vero further stated that, the disaster destroyed several fishery ponds, orchards and vegetable crops that would have lasted for a year-end consumption and even more. The affected farmers are helpless and in state of frustration as their sole income and livelihood come from those fields which are now completely damaged.
The Village Council Chairman (VVC) Kikruma, Veruda Puro has conveyed its sympathy to the affected farmers. The VCC also makes appeal to the concerned authority for timely intervention and to look into the pathetic condition of the farmers on compassionate ground. The VCC also sought all possible relief to the affected farmers on humanitarian ground.
Talking to The Morung Express, Kasahi Vero one of the affected paddy field owner stated, “The water in the streams and rivulets at the adjoining areas has carried downstream the mud and wrought havoc and calamity by destroying major portion of already planted paddy fields at Ruzapfu valley.”
Earlier, it was reported that on June 21 last, the threat caused by the rainfall was beyond human control and the farmers suffered heavy loses, approximately estimated to be worth more than five lakh rupees. It is to be noted that the annual yield of paddy was roughly measured around 200 head loads of paddy.
Vero further stated that, the disaster destroyed several fishery ponds, orchards and vegetable crops that would have lasted for a year-end consumption and even more. The affected farmers are helpless and in state of frustration as their sole income and livelihood come from those fields which are now completely damaged.
The Village Council Chairman (VVC) Kikruma, Veruda Puro has conveyed its sympathy to the affected farmers. The VCC also makes appeal to the concerned authority for timely intervention and to look into the pathetic condition of the farmers on compassionate ground. The VCC also sought all possible relief to the affected farmers on humanitarian ground.
