KOYU, 22 Aug: Following a cloudburst that triggered severe flooding in Koyu circle of Lower Siang district, a flood relief materials distribution programme was organised on Saturday at Koyu village to provide assistance to families and communities affected by the natural calamity.

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

The relief activity benefited villagers from Koyu, Mane, Rina and Rotte, who were affected by the flood.

Essential relief materials were distributed to the affected families to support their immediate needs and help them cope with the aftermath of the disaster.

In addition to the distribution of essential relief materials, 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 efforts.

More than 100 households benefited from the relief programme.

The programme was attended by Upper Ramle Bango ZPM Nyachi Koyu, NE-HEALS managing trustee Rage Koyu, Bogum Ao Foundation president Marge Sora, and Bapak Koyu from the Kobu Koyu Welfare Society. Their participation reflected the collective efforts of community representatives, civil society organisations and local stakeholders in extending support to families affected by the flood.

The villagers and PRI members present at the programme appreciated the timely relief initiative and expressed their gratitude to the organising and supporting organisations for reaching out to the affected communities at a critical time. They acknowledged that the relief materials and financial assistance came at an important juncture and would provide much-needed support to families as they recover from the impact of the flood.

The community representatives also appreciated the collective efforts of NE-HEALS, NE-AID and Bogum Ao Foundation for responding promptly to the situation and extending assistance directly to the affected villages.

The organisers expressed gratitude to all partners, community representatives, PRI members, volunteers and supporters for their contribution and cooperation in making the relief programme possible.