Mizoram Schools Shut Down Amid Torrential Rains and Landslides

Mizoram schools were closed on Monday following heavy rain that caused landslides, waterlogging, and infrastructural damage. State authorities declared the closure based on warnings from the India Meteorological Department. A meeting led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma focused on preventive measures and fund allocation for disaster management and restoration efforts.

Heavy rainfall in Mizoram led to the closure of schools across the state on Monday, as authorities grappled with landslides, mudslides, and rockfalls.

State government officials, under the guidance of Chief Minister Lalduhoma, convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis, emphasizing the necessity for improved construction standards and disaster funding.

With 60 homes destroyed and over 200 landslides reported, efforts to restore power and water supply are ongoing, as the region braces for further adverse weather conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)