The death toll in the flash floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rain across Nagaland has risen to nine, with five more bodies recovered from Mon district, while four people remain missing, according to the latest report released by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA).
Search and rescue teams are continuing operations in the affected areas as authorities work to locate the missing persons and assess the full extent of the damage caused by days of relentless rainfall.
According to preliminary reports compiled by district disaster management authorities, at least 7,460 people have been affected across the state. Mon district remains the worst-hit region, accounting for all nine deaths reported so far. The NSDMA said five of the victims lost their lives in landslides that struck Shantham Ward in Mon town.
In another incident at Naginimora, four people who were swept away by flash floods were rescued by emergency teams. One of the rescued persons suffered fractures, while the remaining three sustained minor injuries.
The NSDMA said four people are still missing, and search operations are continuing to trace them.
Initial damage assessments indicate that 64 houses have been damaged across 93 villages spread over 10 districts. Officials said the figures are likely to rise as survey teams continue to inspect affected areas and compile reports from remote locations.
The disaster has also caused significant losses to livestock. According to the authority, at least 83 animals have died, including 15 mithuns, 13 cattle and 53 pigs.
Among the affected districts, Shamator has reported the highest number of affected residents, with nearly 7,000 people from six villages impacted by widespread landslides. In Tuensang district, 12 villages were affected, impacting 201 people. Zunheboto district also witnessed landslides in around 30 villages, affecting 26 residents.
The continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in several parts of Nagaland, damaging roads, public infrastructure, agricultural land and essential services. Authorities said restoration work is underway wherever possible, but warned that the extent of damage is expected to increase as assessment teams continue their surveys.
