Aizawl: Schools across 10 districts of Mizoram remained closed for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday due to continuous heavy rainfall that has triggered widespread landslides, mudflows, rockfalls, and other rain-related disasters, officials said.
District authorities, with the exception of Saitual, ordered the closure of Aizawl district suspend student attendance on June 3 due to the increased risk posed by the weather.
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The advisory noted that the state had seen torrential rains over the past three days, which led to soil over-saturation and increased groundwater levels from surface runoff. These conditions, officials warned, could lead to hazardous incidents such as mudslides, rockfalls, collapsing retaining walls, falling trees, and structural damage.
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While most districts saw closures, Saitual resumed classes on Tuesday following an improvement in weather conditions. Deputy Commissioner Lalngura Tlau said the district experienced minimal impact from the ongoing monsoon, and therefore posed no significant danger to the public.
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Previously, schools across Mizoram were closed on May 29, May 30, and June 2 due to rain-related disruptions. The persistent rainfall since May 24 has already taken a heavy toll across the state.
According to the Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department, five lives have been lost so far — including three refugees from Myanmar. Landslides and floods have displaced over 200 families, while more than 190 houses have either collapsed or suffered damage.
Transport infrastructure has also been severely affected, with roads and highways blocked at around 190 locations due to landslides and subsidence. The Indian Meteorological Department reported that Aizawl received the highest rainfall in the past three days at 253.7 mm, followed by Khawzawl with 248.33 mm and Siaha in the south with 241.5 mm.
Although Tuesday morning brought more heavy rain to Aizawl, the IMD has forecast light to moderate showers across the state in the next five days.