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8 Dead, 12 Hurt as Landslides Strike Nagaland's Mon District
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 07:33 PM
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Multiple landslides in Mon district of Nagaland claimed eight lives and injured twelve people.
Heavy rainfall in recent days triggered a series of landslides in Mon district, Nagaland. The debris blocked roads and swept away homes, leading to the loss of eight lives. Authorities report that twelve people sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Rescue teams from the district administration and the state police are working to clear the affected areas and restore connectivity. Local officials have urged residents to stay away from unstable slopes and to seek higher ground.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to assist with search and rescue operations. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the hilly terrain in Nagaland to sudden weather events.
Rescue teams from the district administration and the state police are working to clear the affected areas and restore connectivity. Local officials have urged residents to stay away from unstable slopes and to seek higher ground.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to assist with search and rescue operations. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the hilly terrain in Nagaland to sudden weather events.