No. 96/2025–2026
Lawngtlai, March 29, 2026: A severe hailstorm struck Thaltlang village yesterday at around 2:30 PM, causing significant damage. A total of 85 households were affected, and 10 houses were severely damaged, becoming uninhabitable.
Immediately after the incident, LADC officials took prompt action. Today, Pu HC. Vanlalruatpuia, Disaster Management & Rehabilitation (DM&R) Officer, visited Thaltlang village to assess the situation on the ground.
Under the guidance and coordination of the Chief Executive Member (CEM), Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lawngtlai, MLA Lawngtlai East, the concerned MDC, and CYLA, immediate relief assistance was provided to Thaltlang Branch YLA as follows:
1. ₹15,000/- from the DM&R Relief Fund
2. ₹5,000/- personal contribution from the concerned MDC (EM i/c DM&R), Pu JB. Vanhoy
3. ₹5,000/- personal contribution from Pu HC. Vanlalruatpuia
4. 5 bundles (65 pieces) of silpaulin sheets for immediate use
Due to the severity of the damage, reports indicate that the village currently requires 272 bundles of thatch metal sheets (rangva) and 153 pieces of silpaulin. LADC and district authorities are actively considering further assistance to meet these needs as soon as possible.
Issued by:Information & Public Relations Department Lai Autonomous District Council, Lawngtlai
