All schools remain shut in Mizoram for third day due to rain
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NEW DELHI: All schools across Mizoram remained shut on Monday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mudslides, rockfalls and waterlogging in different parts of the state, an official said.
Angela Zothanpuii, Director of School Education Department, confirmed that all 11 district administrations ordered schools to close on Monday as a safety precaution for students.
District administrations issued notifications citing IMD's weather forecasts, which warned of continued heavy rainfall and potential natural hazards, including landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls across various regions of the state.
Previously, schools across the state remained closed on May 29 and May 30.
Despite overcast conditions in Aizawl, the state capital, Monday morning saw no rainfall.
Heavy rains since May 24 have resulted in five fatalities, including three Myanmarese refugees, due to landslides, building collapses and related calamities.
State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department officials reported 60 houses have been damaged or collapsed, whilst 69 others were evacuated due to landslides, mudslides and flooding throughout the state.
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By Sunday, officials documented 211 landslides across the state, with roadblocks at 83 locations along highways.
State power department officials confirmed damage to seven 33 KV sub-stations, leaving over one-third of the state without electricity. They expect power restoration within two-three days, weather permitting.
The State Public Health Engineering Department reported water supply disruptions at approximately 50 locations, with submerged pumping machines affecting Kolasib and Hnahthial towns and Keitum village in Serchhip district.
According to IMD data, Serchhip district recorded 10.46 cm rainfall in 24 hours, followed by Kolasib (9.83 cm) and Aizawl (9.74 cm). The forecast predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall for Monday.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma convened an emergency meeting on Sunday with ministers and senior officials to address rain-induced landslides and waterlogging.
The meeting established stricter construction and building plan regulations, acknowledging human error as a contributing factor in several incidents.
Officials agreed to expedite fund release to district disaster management authorities and prepare detailed reports for the Centre regarding calamities and challenges faced. They prioritised maintaining connectivity to district headquarters and Lengpui airport.
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