At least 33 people killed in floods and landslides across western Nepal in past week
2 years, 3 months ago

At least 33 people killed in floods and landslides across western Nepal in past week

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 33 people have died in Nepal from floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall over the last week, reported local media. The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported that 13 people who were attending a funeral went missing after a massive landslide struck at Rachuli in Tilagupha Municipality-4, Kalikot on Sunday. In the neighbouring districts of Mugu and Humla, at least 12 people died and one person went missing in separate incidents of landslides on Sunday. In Mugu, eight people died when a landslide lashed Salim village in Chhayannath Rara Municipality on Sunday.

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Wayanad landslide: Kerala government decides to declare missing as dead
1 day, 13 hours ago

Wayanad landslide: Kerala government decides to declare missing as dead

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has decided to declare those who went missing in Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides as dead, which will help their immediate relatives get ex-gratia. The government on Tuesday issued a directive to form committees, which will carry out the procedures required to declare the missing people as dead. The decision came as a big relief for families of 35 …

At least 10 killed as multiple landslides, torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil
2 days, 13 hours ago

At least 10 killed as multiple landslides, torrential rains wreak havoc in Brazil

New Indian Express  

RIO DE JANEIRO: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday. Nine people died in the city of Ipatinga, where 80 millimetres of rain fell in the space of one hour on Saturday night, the mayor's office said. Minas Gerais state Governor Romeu Zema sent …

Death toll rises to 126 after six earthquakes rock Tibet
1 week, 1 day ago

Death toll rises to 126 after six earthquakes rock Tibet

India Today  

Six earthquakes, including a powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor, struck Tibet on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The seismic activity, centered in Tibet's Tingri County, caused widespread panic as buildings swayed across the region, with tremors felt as far away as India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The region's geological conditions often result in earthquakes capable of altering the …

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing
1 month ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

Associated Press  

SUKABUMI, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Monday. Torrential rains since last week have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 villages in Sukabumi district of West …

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate
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1 month ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate

ABC  

At least 10 people have died and two people are missing after flash floods and landslides hit villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages and forced more than 3,000 people to flee to temporary government shelters, Yudi Hariyanto, who heads a rescue command post in Sukabumi told AP. Videos circulating on …

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island kills at least 7 people
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

Associated Press  

SIBOLANGIT, Indonesia — Seven people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said on Thursday, adding to the death toll from landslides in the region this week. Rescuers recovered the bodies of the victims, including a driver and passengers, from a tourist bus that was covered by trees, mud, and rocks in the …

At least 15 killed and 113 missing after Uganda landslides bury homes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At least 15 killed and 113 missing after Uganda landslides bury homes

LA Times  

Uganda Red Cross workers search for bodies after a landslide following heavy rains buried 40 homes in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, Thursday. At least 15 people have died and 113 others are still missing after landslides buried homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, police said. The Uganda Red Cross Society said Thursday that 13 bodies had …

At least 15 killed and more than 100 missing after landslides bury homes in Uganda
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At least 15 killed and more than 100 missing after landslides bury homes in Uganda

CNN  

AP — At least 15 people have died and 113 others are still missing after landslides buried homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, police said. The Uganda Red Cross Society said Thursday that 13 bodies had been recovered after landslides buried 40 homes and the rescue effort was continuing. More than a hundred people were missing on Thursday, after …

At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury Uganda homes
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury Uganda homes

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of houses in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rainfall. More than 10 people have been killed and many others are feared dead after heavy rains caused landslides in eastern Uganda. The Uganda Red Cross Society said on Thursday at least 13 bodies had been recovered after landslides “completely buried” 40 …

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Associated Press  

KARO, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides, officials said Tuesday. Four more bodies were recovered Monday evening in Karo Regency, bringing the total there to 10, National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in …

Landslide and Floods in Indonesia Kill 16, 6 Missing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Landslide and Floods in Indonesia Kill 16, 6 Missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Karo: Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and buildings in villages in South …

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Associated Press  

KARO, Indonesia — Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and buildings in villages …

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been killed on Sumatra when flash floods and a landslide struck the Indonesian island. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and other buildings in villages in South Tapanuli district, said Puput Mashuri, who heads the local disaster management …

7 children among 9 killed in landslide triggered by heavy rain in DR Congo
1 month, 3 weeks ago

7 children among 9 killed in landslide triggered by heavy rain in DR Congo

India Today  

At least nine people, including seven children from one family, died in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after heavy rain triggered a landslide that swept away several homes late on Friday, a local official said. One resident of Kabulu village in Congo's South Kivu province lost his wife and seven children in the landslide, territorial administrator Thomas Bakenga said …

Nepal landslide: A total of 23 stranded residents of Madhya Pradesh being brought back, says CM Mohan Yadav
3 months, 1 week ago

Nepal landslide: A total of 23 stranded residents of Madhya Pradesh being brought back, says CM Mohan Yadav

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said 23 persons from the State stranded in the landslide-hit in Nepal are safe and they are being brought back. “After receiving information about travellers from Madhya Pradesh being stranded in Nepal, the State Government contacted the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu through the Centre and requested to make arrangements to evacuate everyone …

Flooding and Landslides in Nepal Kill 224, Disrupting Dasain Festivities
3 months, 1 week ago

Flooding and Landslides in Nepal Kill 224, Disrupting Dasain Festivities

Hindustan Times  

Nepal is grappling with a devastating flood and landslide disaster that has resulted in the loss of over 200 lives. The disaster, which occurred during Nepal's monsoon season, has caused widespread damage and left hundreds of people trapped and injured. Rescuers are searching for missing people and trying to recover the bodies of those killed. The country's biggest festival, Dasain, …

Rescuers search for people still missing in Nepal after flooding and landslides that killed 217
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescuers search for people still missing in Nepal after flooding and landslides that killed 217

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: Rescuers on Tuesday searched for people still missing and tried to recover bodies of those killed in weekend flooding and landslides in Nepal that killed more than 200 people. The disaster came just ahead of the country’s biggest festival Dasain, which begins on Thursday when people return home to celebrate with their families. Nepal police said the death toll …

More than 193 people dead as Nepal hit by landslides and flash floods
3 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 193 people dead as Nepal hit by landslides and flash floods

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery People gather at the edge …

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up

LA Times  

In this aerial image of the Kathmandu valley, Bagmati River is seen flooded due to heavy rains in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up Monday. A landslide killed three dozen people on a blocked highway …

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides
3 months, 2 weeks ago

192 dead, several missing in Nepal floods and landslides

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslides across Nepal reached nearly 200 on Monday, with at least 30 people still missing, according to the police. Incessant rainfall from last Friday triggered floods and landslides, wreaking havoc in the Himalayan nation. At least 192 people have been killed in the continuous rainfall, floods, landslides and inundation, officials from the …

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal Floods Leave 66 Dead, 79 Missing; Power Outage In Kathmandu, Blocked Highways Add To Crisis

ABP News  

Kathmandu, Sep 28 Floods and landslides caused by incessant rain killed at least 66 people and injured 60 others in Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Nepal Police Deputy Spokesperson Bishwo Adhikari said that out of the 66 people killed in the Himalayan nation due to the continuous rainfall, 34 were killed in the Kathmandu valley. Meanwhile, Acting Prime Minister and …

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
4 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps

Al Jazeera  

The Indian Air Force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. According to local media reports, the Telangana government has also urged India’s federal …

Ten people dead in northern Ethiopia landslide: State media
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ten people dead in northern Ethiopia landslide: State media

Al Jazeera  

At least eight people are seriously hurt in landslide in northern region of Amhara. Ten people have been killed in a landslide in northern Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to state media, in the latest natural disaster to strike the country. The Amhara Media Corporation quoted local administrator Tesfaye Workneh as saying on Saturday that “10 people have died in the …

31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon
4 months, 4 weeks ago

31 killed in 51 events of cloudburst, flash flood in Himachal Pradesh since onset of monsoon

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Thirty-one people were killed in 51 events of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing monsoon season, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. Thirty-one people were killed and 33 went missing in 51 incidents of cloudburst and flash flood between June 27 and August 16 in Himachal Pradesh, the State …

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change
5 months ago

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis by climate scientists found Tuesday. The study by the World Weather Attribution, a group of scientists who use established climate models to quickly determine whether human-caused climate change played a part in extreme …

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed
5 months ago

Death toll crosses 100 as heavy rains continue in Himachal Pradesh, 338 roads closed

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain since Sunday led to the closure of 338 roads, including four national highways in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The State Emergency Operation Centre said of the 338 roads closed, 104 were in Shimla, 71 in Mandi, 58 in Sirmaur, 55 in Chamba, 26 in Kullu, seven each in Solan and Lahaul & …

Kerala Minister breaks down while consoling kin of landslide victims
5 months ago

Kerala Minister breaks down while consoling kin of landslide victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad : Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran broke down while consoling people looking for their missing family members days after the devastating landslides in Wayanad district. The minister also assured survivors that the entire state and the government stood by them in their most difficult time in life. An extensive search is continuing in landslide-hit Wayanad to trace those …

'Dreams Of Thousands Of Families Shattered': PM Modi Meets Victims Of Wayanad Landslide
5 months ago

'Dreams Of Thousands Of Families Shattered': PM Modi Meets Victims Of Wayanad Landslide

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Wayanad and carried out an aerial survey of the district where landslides claimed hundreds of lives. pic.twitter.com/ZwJlY5I9iw— Narendra Modi August 10, 2024 At the review meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “Since learning about the landslide, I have been closely monitoring the situation. #WATCH | Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial …

Wayanad landslides: Seven body parts found as search operations continue in Kerala
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Seven body parts found as search operations continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

The search operations by rescue agencies in the landslide-hit villages and areas downstream of the Chaliyar river on Tuesday resulted in the retrieval of seven body parts of those who died in the massive disaster on July 30, the Kerala chief minister’s office said. The death toll in the state’s worst monsoon disaster since 2018 remained at 224 while the …

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months
5 months, 1 week ago

Torrential rains have claimed more than 150 lives in China in the past 2 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Landslides and flooding have killed …

Wayanad landslides: 180 people still missing, mass burial for unidentified victims
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: 180 people still missing, mass burial for unidentified victims

Live Mint  

The district administration in landslide-hit Kerala's Wayanad undertook mass burial for the mortal remains of the unidentified people who lost their lives. — All the MLAs of the United Democratic Front led by the Indian National Congress will contribute one month's salary to the Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} — Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun …

8 killed, 19 missing in Southwest China flash flood, mudslide
5 months, 1 week ago

8 killed, 19 missing in Southwest China flash flood, mudslide

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug 3, 2024 shows a temporary relocation site in Guzan town, Kangding city of Southwest China's Sichuan province. KANGDING, Sichuan -- Eight people had been killed and 19 others remained missing as of 2:30 pm Sunday after a flash flood and mudslide struck the city of Kangding in Southwest China's Sichuan province, local authorities …

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM’s office says chances of finding more survivors bleak
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM’s office says chances of finding more survivors bleak

The Hindu  

With rescue operations entering the third day on August 1, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office said the chances of finding more survivors trapped in the landslide-levelled Mundakkai, Chooralmala and Attamalai settlements in Vythiri taluk in Wayanad district were dim. DNA samples The government has insisted that forensic experts conduct post-mortem examinations in three minutes per body or body part. …

‘Remote sensing not enough, need sensors on ground’: Shashi Tharoor on predicting landslides
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Remote sensing not enough, need sensors on ground’: Shashi Tharoor on predicting landslides

Hindustan Times  

Remote sensing alone is not enough to anticipate landslides, according to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, whose home state, Kerala, was struck by landslides on Tuesday, with at least 167 lives lost. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /INDIAN ARMY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS “Landslides are very difficult …

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India

China Daily  

Indian rescuers cross a temporary bridge to reach a landslide site in Wayanad district, Kerala state, on Wednesday. FRANCIS MASCARENHAS/REUTERS CHOORALMALA, India — Soldiers and rescuers worked through slush and rocks under steady rain, looking for survivors and searching for bodies in the hills of India's Kerala state on Wednesday, a day after more than 167 people were killed in …

Death toll from Kerala landslides rises above 165 as rescuers race to find survivors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Death toll from Kerala landslides rises above 165 as rescuers race to find survivors

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Soldiers and rescuers are facing a race against time to find survivors in the hills …

Wayanad landslide victim recounts harrowing escape: ‘Couldn't open the door’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide victim recounts harrowing escape: ‘Couldn't open the door’

Hindustan Times  

At least 151 people have been killed and dozens are still missing in the devastating landslides that struck Wayanad district in Kerala early Tuesday morning. The catastrophe has left Wayanad –known for its picturesque tea estates crisscrossing the hilly countryside– in ruins, with many houses destroyed and trees uprooted. Recounted the harrowing night she experienced, a landslide victim told news …

China’s envoy offers condolences over landslides in India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s envoy offers condolences over landslides in India

China Daily  

Volunteers carry water bottles to distribute to rescue teams, after several landslides hit the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India on July 31. At least 159 people have been killed and over 200 injured after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Wayanad district in South India's Kerala state. Indian Prime Minister Narendra …

122 dead as landslides flatten Wayanad villages
5 months, 2 weeks ago

122 dead as landslides flatten Wayanad villages

The Hindu  

At least 122 persons were killed and 197 injured after multiple landslides flattened some three villages in Vythiri taluk of the hilly Wayanad district of Kerala early on July 30. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said an intense rescue effort involving State and Central forces was underway in Mundakkai, Chooralmala and Attamala localities. 37 bodies identified Mr. Vijayan said officials had …

Kerala: 45 killed, dozens still missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad | Latest updates
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: 45 killed, dozens still missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad | Latest updates

Hindustan Times  

Wayanad landslides updates: At least 45 people have died after massive landslides struck various hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday, July 30, leaving hundreds of people suspected to be trapped. “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post …

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India

LA Times  

Rescuers try to reach affected people after landslides hit hilly villages in Wayanad district, Kerala state, India, on Tuesday. Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said Tuesday, after torrential rains triggered torrents of mud and water that swept through tea estates and villages. The landslides hit hilly …

Govt. to Compensate Families of Missing in Shiruru Landslide, says Karnataka Minister Vaidya
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt. to Compensate Families of Missing in Shiruru Landslide, says Karnataka Minister Vaidya

Deccan Chronicle  

The landslide, which struck Shiruru village in Ankola Taluk on July 16, left at least 11 people missing. Minister Vaidya announced plans to compensate the families of the missing as well. Minister Vaidya addressed the press during his visit to the landslide site, detailing the challenges faced by search operations. “We have compensated the kin of those killed in the …

Deaths rise in wake of flood disasters
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Deaths rise in wake of flood disasters

China Daily  

By Cui Jia in Beijing, Chen Bowen in Haikou and Qin Feng in Xi'an | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-23 09:26 An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-hit area in Baoji city, Northwest China's Shaanxi province. In southwestern China's Sichuan province, 14 people were confirmed dead and 25 remained missing as of 2:30 pm on …

At least 229 people killed in Ethiopia landslides
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 229 people killed in Ethiopia landslides

Al Jazeera  

Residents seen using bare hands to dig through dirt in search of survivors in remote, mountainous area. The first landslide, triggered by heavy rains in a remote region of Gofa zone, occurred on Monday and was followed by a second one that buried people who had gathered to help, state officials said on Tuesday. At least 148 men and 81 …

19 bodies recovered after landslide swept two buses into river in Nepal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

19 bodies recovered after landslide swept two buses into river in Nepal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal have so far recovered 19 bodies, including that of four Indians, after two buses were swept into a swollen river following a landslide in the Chitwan district last week, sources here said on Thursday. Twenty-four people, including seven Indian nationals, were travelling on the first bus heading towards Kathmandu from Birgunj. Bodies of nineteen people have …

Nepal: Bodies of 4 Indians recovered a week after two buses swept away in landslide, 36 still missing | VIDEO
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal: Bodies of 4 Indians recovered a week after two buses swept away in landslide, 36 still missing | VIDEO

India TV News  

Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal have so far recovered 19 bodies, including that of four Indians, after two buses were swept into a swollen river following a landslide in the Chitwan district last week, news agency PTI reported citing its sources on Thursday. VIDEO: Nepal searches for survivors after landslide sweeps buses into river Seven Indians were travelling on the bus …

Six die in landslide in Karnataka, more trapped under rubble
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Six die in landslide in Karnataka, more trapped under rubble

New Indian Express  

SHIRUR : More than 12 people were feared trapped under the rubble after a massive landslide at Shirur near Ankola on Karwar-Kumta Road on Tuesday morning. Four bodies have been identified as Lakshman Bommaiah Naik, 45, hotel owner, his wife Shanti Lakshman Naik, their son Roshan, and truck driver Chinnannan. Lakshman Naik’s daughter Avanthika Lakshman Naik, 6, their relative Upendra …

Nine people missing following landslide in Shirur
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Nine people missing following landslide in Shirur

Deccan Chronicle  

Karwar: A landslide in Shiroor of Ankola Taluk on Tuesday has left about nine people missing. Due to the risk of gas leakage from the tankers, officials have decided to relocate families living along the riverbank to safer areas. With heavy rains lashing Uttara Kannada district, the administration is emphasizing the need to move residents and livestock from the vicinity …

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board buses that fell in river
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board buses that fell in river

The Hindu  

There were 65 people on board the two buses that were pushed into a swollen river in Nepal, of which rescuers have been able to recover 14 bodies, authorities said Tuesday. The two buses were on the key highway connecting Nepal's capital to southern parts of the country when they were swept away Friday morning near Simaltal, about 120 kilometers …

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board the buses missing in a river since Friday
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board the buses missing in a river since Friday

The Independent  

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