The residents of Naga village within the Naga-Tung Gram Panchayat unit, whose lives were upended by the catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) that struck on October 3–4, 2023, are now embarking on a path toward recovery with crucial assistance from the district administration. The devastating event, triggered by the breach of South Lhonak Lake, caused widespread destruction across Mangan district, obliterating homes and critical infrastructure and resulting in numerous missing persons.
Mangan District Collector Anant Jain confirmed that the administration is meticulously adhering to standard operating procedures for the families of individuals who have been missing since the disaster. Jain clarified, “In any natural disaster, when bodies are not found after a certain period of time, families apply for death certificates, after which we issue them provisional certificates,” outlining the process being followed to provide closure and official documentation to affected families.
Immediately following the extensive landslide and flood impact in Naga village, district officials swiftly moved the affected families to designated temporary relief centers. According to the District Collector, the relief efforts saw a significant uptake, with official records indicating that “100–110 people registered to stay there.” Jain added that many of these individuals remain in these locations, benefiting from the temporary shelters that the government has provided as part of the ongoing support. The district administration continues to play a central role, coordinating comprehensive rehabilitation measures and diligently processing the necessary documents for all families impacted by the October 2023 tragedy.
