Mizoram Landslides Paralyse State With 919 Incidents Amid Relentless Monsoon
Aizawl, August 6 —
Continuous monsoon rains have battered Mizoram for weeks, causing widespread destruction across the hilly northeastern state. Since the onset of heavy rainfall in late May, officials have recorded a staggering 919 landslides, severely disrupting life and infrastructure.
The toll has been especially high over the past three days, with multiple highways blocked, buildings damaged, and entire districts cut off due to collapsed roads and falling debris. According to the Mizoram Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department, the landslides have left six people dead, while over 280 structures — including homes, shops, and retaining walls — have been damaged or destroyed.
In Aizawl and other central districts, flash floods and rockfalls have added to the crisis. More than 340 families have been relocated after their homes were rendered unsafe. Access to essential services such as electricity and drinking water has also been affected, particularly in villages now isolated by landslide debris.
One of the most severely affected routes, National Highway 54, remains blocked near Bualte village. The road is a vital lifeline connecting Aizawl to southern districts such as Lawngtlai and Siaha. A rockfall at Dampui has also severed links along the Aizawl–Mamit stretch, cutting off Mizoram’s western approach to Tripura.
Rescue and road-clearing operations are underway, though officials admit progress is slow due to unstable terrain and continuing rain. Heavy machinery has been deployed in multiple districts, but landslide-prone hillsides remain dangerous for field teams.
Mizoram’s geography — marked by steep slopes, soft rock strata, and seismic vulnerability — makes it especially susceptible to monsoon-triggered disasters. Experts warn that rapid urban expansion, deforestation, and weak drainage systems have further increased the risk of slope failures in recent years.
The state government has urged caution and is closely monitoring weather forecasts, with fresh alerts issued for possible heavy rainfall in the coming days. Relief camps have been opened for displaced residents, and restoration of connectivity remains the administration’s immediate priority.
As rains continue, authorities are bracing for further challenges in a state already under environmental strain.
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