Mizoram government allocates ₹46 crore for cyclone recovery

The Mizoram government has spent Rs 46.40 crore from the state disaster relief fund to address damage caused by Cyclone Remal in May 2024. This funding supports repairs, relief, and rehabilitation efforts across the state. Over Rs 5.17 crore was allocated to assist district disaster management authorities for damaged homes, while Rs 1.80 crore was designated for debris clearance. The power and electricity department received Rs 10.20 crore for repairs to infrastructure. The public works and public health engineering departments received over Rs 13.02 crore and Rs 4.27 crore, respectively. The cyclone resulted in 34 fatalities and significant damage to properties and infrastructure in various areas of Mizoram.