5 most devastating landslides in the history of India

Nature has wreaked havoc in Kerala. More than 145 people have died so far in four landslides that occurred within three hours on Tuesday morning in Wayanad district of Kerala. Also, more than 200 people are still missing. The death toll is changing every moment. Four villages were washed away in the landslides that occurred between 2 am and 6 am.

Houses, bridges, roads and vehicles were also washed away in Mundakkai, Churamala, Attmala and Nullappuzha. After the landslide, devastation was seen everywhere. Dead bodies floating in the river, broken roads and bridges and hundreds of houses scattered in ruins. Know about the 5 most devastating landslides in the history of India.

Kedarnath landslide (2013)

The Kedarnath disaster struck on 16 June 2013. This devastating cloudburst disaster in Uttarakhand devastated many towns and villages. More than 5700 people died and more than 4200 villages were affected by the landslides that followed the floods.

Darjeeling landslide (1968)

On 4 October 1968, a landslide in the picturesque city of Darjeeling in West Bengal caused a devastating flood, which caused the 60 km long national highway to break into several parts. More than a thousand people died in this disaster and the cities also suffered a lot of damage.

Guwahati landslide (1948)

On 18 September 1948, a landslide caused by heavy rains in Guwahati, Assam caused heavy damage. Due to this disaster, the entire village was buried and more than 500 people were buried in this disaster.

Malpa landslide (1998)

In 1998, Malpa village in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand (now UP) was hit by a landslide for 7 consecutive days, killing more than 380 people. The entire village was buried under this disaster.

Malin, Maharashtra landslide (2014)

In 2014, heavy rains caused a landslide in Malin village in Maharashtra, killing over 151 people and leaving over 100 missing.