Cyclone Mora damages over 100 houses, disrupts power in Mizoram

A total of 137 houses, four churches and a government hospital were damaged, and 32 landslides were reported, according to the state government.

Updated on: May 31, 2017, 21:47:00 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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Heavy rains and gusty winds caused by Cyclone Mora damaged over a hundred houses, disrupted power transmission and caused landslides in several parts of Mizoram on Wednesday, officials said. However, there were no reports of any casualty.

Trees got uprooted and fell on houses in Mizoram as Cyclone Mora hit the state. (HT Photo)

The cyclone, which reached Mizoram on Tuesday from Bangladesh, affected most parts of the state on Wednesday as well, with all districts witnessing rains and heavy winds.

“Siaha is the most affected district. Many houses have been damaged, trees have fallen in several areas and power transmission lines disrupted. There has been no human casualty,” N Chakhai, director of the Mizoram disaster management and rehabilitation department, told HT.

Heavy rainfall caused landslides in some areas blocking roads. But they were cleared within hours.

According to a press release issued by the state information department on Wednesday evening, 137 houses were damaged - either fully or partially - due to the cyclone.

A government hospital, four churches and a school were also damaged. Transmission lines and electric poles fell down or were damaged at over a dozen places and 32 landslides were reported.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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