The Government of Mizoram has issued a no-visit advisory for all central and state dignitaries and officials, urging them to postpone travel to the state until June 13, as continuous heavy rainfall since May 24 has triggered deadly floods and landslides across several districts. The advisory, issued on Tuesday, highlights the severity of the ongoing crisis and the need for undivided focus on relief operations.
At least five people, including three Myanmar refugees, have lost their lives so far due to rain-induced disasters. The situation remains grim, with major infrastructure damaged and hundreds of families displaced.
“The advisory is being issued solely to ensure safety and allow district administrations to focus entirely on disaster response, relief, and rehabilitation,” said a government spokesperson. District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), led by Deputy Commissioners, are working round-the-clock to manage the escalating crisis.
According to the state’s Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department, 626 landslides have been reported between May 24 and June 3. Additionally, 176 houses have been either fully collapsed or severely damaged. The worst-hit district is Champhai in eastern Mizoram, bordering Myanmar, which alone has recorded 209 landslides. Serchhip (136) and Khawzawl (75) follow closely.
Serchhip district has also seen the highest number of houses affected—45 houses damaged and 185 abandoned due to landslides, fissures, and floodwaters. In the southern district of Siaha, 29 houses were damaged, and 23 others were vacated as residents fled to safety.
In total, 247 families have been forced to abandon their homes due to landslides or terrain fissures, while 119 others were evacuated due to floodwaters. Roads and highways remain blocked in over 280 locations, according to the Public Works Department. Efforts to clear key routes are ongoing, though progress is slow due to continued rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days, raising further concerns about landslides and flash floods. Emergency services remain stretched, and local authorities say they are unable to spare personnel for security and protocol arrangements for official visits at this time.
