Mizoram rains: Newly-constructed railway station collapses in Kawnpui

A newly-constructed railway station collapsed in Mizoram's Kawnpui due to landslide triggered by heavy rains on Wednesday.

The northeastern state has been experiencing torrential rainfall since August 20 resulting in landslides and landslips in several places.

The Mizoram government has ordered the closure of schools in four districts on Wednesday due to heavy rain.

District administrations of Aizawl, Lunglei, Hnahthial and Mamit have issued separate public notices on Wednesday stating that all schools will remain closed as a precautionary measure due to inclement weather conditions and torrential rain in the districts.

Last week, schools were closed for five consecutive days in Aizawl and Kolasib districts and for a few days in south Mizoram's Siaha district due to heavy rain.

At least 42 people have been killed in landslides and other natural calamities across the state since March this year, according to the state disaster management and rehabilitation department.

(With PTI Inputs)