Archive · 19 Jul 2026
8 killed, 12 injured in Nagaland landslides
In Nagaland, India, heavy rain caused big landslides in Mon district.
Eight people died, and twelve got hurt.
Rescue teams like the police and special forces are helping.
The rain started early in the morning and is still going.
The government is trying to help people and clear the roads.
They say more rain is coming, so people should be careful.
Eight people died and twelve were injured in landslides in Nagaland's Mon district due to heavy rainfall.
Rescue operations are ongoing with the involvement of SDRF, police, Assam Rifles, NDRF, and locals.
The most affected areas are Mon town and Tizit, with four bodies recovered and four still buried.
Continuous heavy rainfall is expected to continue, disrupting rescue operations and damaging houses.
Nagaland authorities are coordinating relief measures and urging residents to move to safer areas.
- Who
- Residents of Mon district, Nagaland
- What
- Landslides caused by heavy rainfall
- When
- Since 1 am, with incidents reported around 6-7 am
- Where
- Mon district, particularly Mon town and Tizit
- Why
- Incessant heavy rainfall triggered landslides
- Location
- Mon district, Nagaland
- Casualties
- 8 dead, 12 injured
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall and landslides
- Rescue Teams
- SDRF, police, Assam Rifles, NDRF, locals
- Affected Areas
- Mon town and Tizit
- Weather Warning
- Continuous heavy rainfall expected
- Authorities' Response
- Relief measures and road clearance underway