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mizoram landslide : A total of 25 people have died so far in the landslide caused by torrential rains in Mizoram on Tuesday (May 28), while the death toll is expected to increase as many people are still trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are currently underway to find people trapped under the debris. However, rescue work is also being hampered due to heavy rains.
Many houses were buried under rubble, Aizawl was the worst affected
The Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) said in an official statement today (May 29) that rescue operations are in full swing at several places to find the missing people. A stone quarry collapsed at several places on Tuesday morning, causing several houses to collapse. Aizawl was the worst affected by the landslide and was cut off for several hours. At least 14 people, including two minors, died when a stone quarry collapsed in the area between Meltham and Hwiman in Aizawl city, while eight others are reported missing.
After the rain stopped, relief work started rapidly
MSDMA said that rescue operations are currently underway in Purjosh. Many houses and camps have collapsed due to the landslide. An official said that the weather in the state is currently fine and cloudy. However, due to the rain stopping since morning, relief work has started rapidly. Aizawl Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said on Tuesday that the rescue operation will continue until the site of the incident is completely cleared.
school holiday due to rain
Heavy rains have caused landslides in various areas of Aizawl. Aizawl has been cut off from the rest of the country due to landslides on National Highway-6 in Hunter. In view of the current situation due to rain, holiday has been declared in all schools.
