At least 4 individuals have been killed after a large landslide triggered by heavy rain struck Nagaland’s Mon district on Sunday, whereas 4 extra individuals, together with kids, are feared trapped beneath the particles, officers mentioned.
Mon Deputy Commissioner Wennyei Konyak mentioned eight individuals have been feared lifeless and 4 our bodies had been recovered as far as search and rescue operations continued within the affected space, NDTV reported.
The landslide washed away a number of homes and triggered flash floods, whereas a big quantity of water flowing into the world sophisticated rescue efforts, police sources mentioned.
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Personnel from the Assam Rifles, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Nagaland Police, native volunteers and different businesses continued search and rescue operations regardless of persistent rainfall, contemporary landslides and troublesome terrain.
The steady rain triggered a number of landslides throughout Mon district, blocking a number of roads and disrupting connectivity. Authorities mentioned efforts have been underway to clear particles, restore entry and assess injury to public infrastructure whereas monitoring susceptible places for additional landslides.
Johnny Ruangmei, Joint CEO of the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), mentioned incessant rainfall since early Sunday had triggered flash floods and waterlogging in low-lying areas, in accordance with India Today.
Apart from Mon district, Tuli subdivision in Mokokchung district and a number of other different components of Nagaland have additionally been affected by landslides, flash floods, highway blockages and injury to public infrastructure and personal property as heavy monsoon rains proceed.
Nagaland CM Expresses Grief
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio mentioned he was “deeply distressed” by the lack of lives and widespread injury attributable to the catastrophe and prolonged his condolences to the bereaved households.
In a submit on X, Rio mentioned the state authorities was carefully monitoring the scenario and had deployed the NSDMA, district administration, SDRF, Nagaland Police, Assam Rifles and native communities to hold out search and rescue operations.
He additionally introduced instant ex-gratia help for the households of these killed and reduction for residents affected by the catastrophe.
“The Government will extend immediate ex-gratia assistance to the families of the deceased and relief to all those affected.” he added.
Deeply distressing experiences of heavy landslides in Mon. My heartfelt condolences to those that’ve misplaced family members. The State Govt. is carefully monitoring the scenario. NSDMA, Dist. Admin, DDMA, SDRF, Police, AR & area people are engaged on floor for search & rescue operations.
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) July 19, 2026
Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton additionally expressed grief over the incident and mentioned authorities have been working collectively to hold out search, rescue and reduction operations.
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With heavy rainfall anticipated to persist, authorities have suggested residents to stay vigilant and avoid susceptible areas.Â
Mon city continues to bear the brunt of the rain-triggered catastrophe, with rescue groups trying to find individuals feared trapped and assessing the injury attributable to the flash floods and landslides.