Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Landslide in Nagaland's Mon kills one, traps child
A big landslide happened in a place called Mon in Nagaland.
It destroyed many houses and killed one person.
A child is still trapped under the rubble.
Many teams like the police, army, and volunteers are trying to rescue people, but it's very hard because of the rain and mud.
The chief minister of Nagaland is helping and has promised to support the families affected.
Everyone is working hard to find the trapped child and other people who might be hurt.
A massive landslide in Nagaland's Mon district killed one person and trapped a child.
Around 15 houses were severely affected by the landslide.
Multiple agencies, including the Assam Rifles, NDRF, and Nagaland Police, are conducting rescue operations.
Continuous rainfall and waterlogging are hampering rescue efforts.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed condolences and announced ex gratia assistance for the affected families.
- Who
- Residents of Defence Colony, Mon district, Nagaland
- What
- A massive landslide swept away several houses and triggered a large-scale rescue operation
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Defence Colony, Mon district, Nagaland
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and unstable ground conditions
Rescue Efforts
Weather Conditions
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Multiple agencies are working together to rescue survivors and locate the trapped child.
Weather Conditions
Continuous rainfall and waterlogging are hampering rescue operations, making them highly challenging.
Safety Measures
Rescue Efforts
Authorities are urging residents to avoid landslide-prone areas due to heavy rainfall.
Weather Conditions
The unstable ground conditions and difficult terrain are complicating rescue efforts.
- Location
- Defence Colony, Mon district, Nagaland
- Casualties
- At least one person killed, a child feared trapped
- Affected Houses
- Around 15 houses severely affected
- Rescue Teams
- Assam Rifles, NDRF, Nagaland Police, SDRF, Army, district administration, local volunteers
- Chief Minister's Response
- Neiphiu Rio expressed condolences and announced ex gratia assistance
- Weather Conditions
- Continuous heavy rainfall and waterlogging
- Damage Assessment
- Comprehensive assessment pending due to hazardous conditions