Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Landslide in Nagaland's Mon Kills Eight
A big landslide happened in Mon district, Nagaland, because of heavy rain.
It buried many houses and killed eight people.
Rescue teams are working hard to find more people who might be trapped.
The rain is making it difficult for them to work.
The government is helping the families of those who died and is warning people to stay away from dangerous areas.
A massive landslide in Nagaland's Mon district killed eight people and injured twelve.
The landslide buried 10-15 houses in the Defence Colony area.
Rescue teams, including SDRF, NDRF, Assam Rifles, and local volunteers, are conducting operations.
Heavy rain and challenging weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts.
The government has announced ex gratia assistance for the families of the deceased and relief aid for affected households.
- Who
- Residents of Mon district, Nagaland
- What
- A massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Defence Colony area, Mon district, Nagaland
- Why
- Incessant rainfall caused the landslide
Rescue Efforts
Weather Conditions
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Teams from SDRF, NDRF, Assam Rifles, police, and local volunteers are actively conducting rescue operations.
Weather Conditions
Heavy rain and challenging weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts.
- Location
- Mon district, Nagaland
- Date
- Sunday morning
- Casualties
- 8 people killed, 12 injured
- Affected Houses
- 10-15 houses buried
- Rescue Teams
- SDRF, NDRF, Assam Rifles, Nagaland Police, local volunteers
- Weather Forecast
- More heavy rainfall expected