Aizawl, June 2 -- All schools across Mizoram remained closed on Monday for the third consecutive day as the state continues to reel under the impact of relentless heavy rainfall.

The downpour has triggered widespread landslides, mudslides, rockfalls, waterlogging, and other rain-induced disasters, affecting various parts of the state.

According to Angela Zothanpuii, Director of the School Education Department, the closure of schools was announced by all 11 district administrations as a precautionary step to ensure student safety.

Official notifications cited alarming weather forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which warned of continuing heavy rains and the risk of further natural hazards, including landslides and ...