Torrential rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides in Tizit of Mon district, Nagaland, severely disrupting normal life and prompting a large-scale rescue operation.

Following continuous rainfall, flash floods struck the area on Saturday morning, inundating several residential localities and leaving many families stranded. Water entered hundreds of homes, while floodwaters partially submerged the Mon–Tizit Highway (NH-712), cutting off road connectivity and affecting transportation.

The flooding has severely impacted healthcare services and industrial activities in the region, with rising water levels trapping several people in low-lying areas.

Landslide Feared to Have Claimed Eight Lives

Authorities also reported a major landslide along the Longlam–Oting road, further disrupting connectivity to the affected region.

According to preliminary reports, up to eight people are feared dead, although four bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue operations are continuing, and officials are yet to confirm the final casualty figure.

Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Assam Rifles, and Nagaland Police have been deployed to carry out rescue and relief operations. Officials said strong water currents and difficult terrain have made the operation challenging.

Massive Rescue Effort Launched

The district administration has established a coordinated command post at the ADC office to oversee rescue and relief efforts.

Police personnel, officials from various government departments, Community First Responders, and civil society organisations have joined the ongoing operation to evacuate stranded residents and provide emergency assistance.

According to initial estimates, around 500 houses have been affected by the floods and landslides.

Authorities Issue Safety Advisory

The district administration said the situation is being closely monitored and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert and cooperate with rescue teams.

With rainfall continuing and weather conditions remaining uncertain, authorities have advised people to stay away from landslide-prone slopes, flooded roads, and other high-risk areas until conditions improve.

Days of relentless monsoon rain have caused widespread disruption across Maharashtra, with a major landslide forcing the closure of a section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Khandala. The incident has severely affected road and rail connectivity as authorities continue rescue and restoration work.

The landslide occurred near the Khandala exit on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the expressway’s newly opened “Missing Link” section. Debris from a hillside collapsed near the exit of the 8.9-km tunnel, completely blocking traffic. The high-profile infrastructure project, inaugurated just two months ago at a cost of ₹6,695 crore, is now facing questions over its resilience following the heavy rainfall.

Rail Services Hit by Multiple Landslides

Heavy rain also triggered landslides at several locations along the Mumbai-Pune railway corridor. Railway authorities reported landslides between Karjat-Lonavala and Khandala-Monkey Hill, leading to the cancellation of 16 trains and the diversion of nine long-distance services.

Another landslide near Tunnel No. 40 disrupted rail operations, prompting restoration teams to clear debris and repair tracks. Railway officials are working round the clock to restore normal services as early as possible.

More Landslides Reported Across Maharashtra

Apart from the expressway, fresh landslides were reported in the Varandha Ghat section on the Bhor-Mahad route, where large rocks, trees and mud blocked the highway after continuous rainfall over the past several days. Traffic has been completely suspended on the route while authorities remove debris and assess the stability of the surrounding hillsides.

Officials said no casualties have been reported in the landslide incidents so far. However, residents and commuters have been advised to avoid travel in hilly areas unless absolutely necessary.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days, raising concerns about additional landslides and flooding. Disaster response teams remain on high alert, while motorists are being urged to follow official traffic advisories before undertaking journeys across the affected regions.