Aizawl: Schools in Aizawl remained shut for the fourth consecutive day today as relentless heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc across Mizoram, triggering widespread landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls. The persistent inclement weather has severely disrupted normal life and raised concerns for public safety.
A notification from Aizawl Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority Chairman, Lalhriatpuia, advised all educational institutions in the district to suspend student attendance for the day, prioritising their well-being amidst the ongoing natural calamities. The state capital experienced particularly intense rainfall this Tuesday morning, exacerbating an already precarious situation.
This marks the latest in a series of school closures, with institutions across the state having remained shut for three days on May 29, 30, and June 2, highlighting the continuous disruption caused by the monsoon’s fury.
The current spell of heavy rains has unleashed a trail of destruction across Mizoram, claiming the lives of five individuals, including three Myanmarese refugees, so far. The state has been grappling with incessant rainfall since May 24, with a significant escalation in downpour observed from May 30 onwards.
According to the state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation department, the monsoon has caused widespread damage, blocking intra-state and inter-locality roads and highways in 190 locations due to landslides. Over 200 families have been evacuated from flood-affected areas and regions prone to rain-induced cracks, while more than 190 houses have either collapsed or sustained damage.
A report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that Aizawl district received a staggering 253.7 mm of rainfall in the last three days. Khawzawl district recorded 248.33 mm, and Siaha district received 241.5 mm during the same period. While the past few days have seen heavy precipitation, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall for the coming five days, offering a glimmer of hope for some respite.
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