Heavy rainfall in Mizoram has triggered widespread landslides, resulting in five deaths, including three Myanmar refugees in Vaphai village, Champhai district. A 53-year-old man was killed in Serchhip district, while another 37-year-old man died in Aizawl’s Thuampui area.
The extreme weather led to 147 landslides, damaging 56 houses and blocking highways at 69 locations, leaving travelers stranded. 63 families have been evacuated due to the threat of floods and landslides.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with NDRF, SDRF, and local volunteers working to clear debris and locate missing persons. A four-story building in Lawngtlai collapsed, trapping several Myanmar nationals, though most occupants escaped before the incident.
