KOYU, AUG 22:

More than 100 households affected by severe flooding triggered by a cloudburst in Koyu Circle of Lower Siang district received relief materials and financial assistance at a distribution programme held at Koyu village on Saturday.

The relief initiative was organised by North East Foundation for Health Education and Livelihood Skills (NE-HEALS) Itanagar in association with North East Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development (NE-AID) Guwahati, with support from Bogum Ao Foundation.

Villagers from Koyu, Mane, Rina and Rotte villages received essential relief materials to meet their immediate needs following the flood. Financial assistance amounting to Rs 4.8 lakh was also distributed among the affected villages to help families meet urgent requirements and support their recovery.

The programme was attended by Upper Ramle Bango ZPM Nyachi Koyu, NE-HEALS Managing Trustee Rage Koyu, Bogum Ao Foundation President Marge Sora and Kobu-Koyu Welfare Society representative Bapak Koyu.

Villagers and PRI members appreciated the timely intervention, noting that the relief materials and financial assistance would provide crucial support to affected families during the recovery period. They also acknowledged the efforts of NE-HEALS, NE-AID and Bogum Ao Foundation in reaching out to the affected communities.

The initiative reflected a collaborative effort by civil society organisations, community representatives and local stakeholders to provide timely assistance and support the recovery of flood-affected families in Koyu.