Incidences of heavy rainfall and landslides on August 4 and 5 has severely damaged numerous paddy fields at Leshemi village under Pfutsero sub-division of Phek district.
A press note by VCC Leshemi village, Wezhiepe Sara stated that the village council and VDB members inspected the areas where it was affected. It stated that worst affected areas were Kaphe and Tamaza. Consequently, it has brought great loss to the cultivators who are surviving with meagre stocks of paddy for their livelihood. While pointing out that their hard labor had been destroyed by the unfortunate natural calamity, the VCC also stated that cost of damage was estimated to be lakhs of rupees.