At least one person died, and a child is believed to be stuck under debris following a significant landslide in Defence Colony, Mon district, Nagaland. The landslide severely impacted about 15 houses in the area, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving various agencies. Rescue teams, including Assam Rifles, NDRF, Nagaland Police, SDRF, Army, and local volunteers, are diligently searching for survivors despite challenging conditions.
The body of one victim has been found, but efforts are ongoing to locate more survivors amidst dangerous circumstances. A child is suspected to be trapped under the rubble, with authorities uncertain about the total number of casualties. The landslide caused extensive damage, destroying residential structures and hindering rescue operations due to continuous water flow in the affected zone.
The challenging terrain and unstable ground have complicated the rescue mission, making it hard to reach potential survivors. The extent of casualties, injuries, and property damage remains unclear, with a comprehensive assessment planned once weather conditions improve. Multiple agencies are collaborating closely to find the trapped child and any other individuals buried under debris, utilizing heavy machinery and specialized equipment where feasible.
Authorities are cautioning residents against living in landslide-prone areas as heavy rains persist in Nagaland and nearby regions, posing a risk of additional landslides. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio assured full support for rescue and relief operations, offering condolences to the affected families. Rescue efforts will continue non-stop until all trapped individuals are located, with heightened vigilance due to ongoing heavy rainfall in the region.
