Rain and landslides in Mizoram cause widespread destruction, resulting in 22 deaths and multiple people still unaccounted for.

22 people, including 13 in a stone quarry, died in Mizoram due to landslides and heavy rain caused by Cyclone Remal.

May 28th 2024.

Rain and landslides in Mizoram cause widespread destruction, resulting in 22 deaths and multiple people still unaccounted for.
In Aizawl, a city in Mizoram, a tragedy struck on Tuesday as a result of cyclone 'Remal'. The aftermath of the cyclone caused heavy rainfall and landslides, resulting in the loss of 22 lives. Among the victims were 13 individuals who were in a stone quarry when it collapsed.

According to a report from the Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority, the landslide was massive and claimed the lives of two minors as well. Eight people are still missing and the search for them is ongoing. The incident happened early in the morning, around 6 am, in an area between Melthum and Hlimen, on the outskirts of Aizawl. It was a devastating scene as several houses and worker camps were buried under the debris.

One of the officials at the site described the impact of the landslide, stating that it caused the collapse of several structures, trapping 21 people underneath. As of now, 13 bodies have been recovered, including a four-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl. It is a heartbreaking situation for the families of the victims, and the police are working tirelessly to recover the remaining missing individuals.

Nazuk Kumar, the Deputy Commissioner of Aizawl, informed PTI that the search operations will continue until the entire site is cleared. The Director General of Police, Anil Shukla, also provided an update, stating that they have recovered 17 bodies so far. However, they believe that there are still 6-7 people trapped under the debris. Heavy rain has been hindering the rescue efforts, making it a challenging task for the officials.

As the community mourns the loss of their loved ones, the search and rescue operations continue in hopes of finding any survivors and bringing closure to the families affected by this tragedy. The city of Aizawl and its people are coming together to support each other during this difficult time.

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