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Three Killed in Nagaland's Mon Amid Flash Floods, Landslides Block Rescue
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 07:33 PM
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Heavy rains triggered flash floods in Mon, Nagaland, killing three people. Landslides have obstructed rescue operations, leaving authorities scrambling to reach affected areas.
Heavy rainfall over the past days triggered flash floods in the hilly town of Mon, Nagaland. The sudden surge of water inundated low‑lying areas, causing widespread damage.
Three residents were reported dead after the waters rose rapidly. The victims were found in a residential area that had been submerged.
Landslides triggered by the same rainfall have blocked major roads, hampering rescue teams from reaching the affected villages. Helicopters and ground units are struggling to navigate the debris‑laden terrain.
Local authorities have called for additional support from the state disaster management authority and the army to conduct search and rescue operations while ensuring the safety of civilians.
Three residents were reported dead after the waters rose rapidly. The victims were found in a residential area that had been submerged.
Landslides triggered by the same rainfall have blocked major roads, hampering rescue teams from reaching the affected villages. Helicopters and ground units are struggling to navigate the debris‑laden terrain.
Local authorities have called for additional support from the state disaster management authority and the army to conduct search and rescue operations while ensuring the safety of civilians.