INDIA
<strong>Mudslides kill 16</strong>
Rescuers found two more bodies as they resumed clearing operations after an overnight halt looking for nearly 70 missing people after a mudslide triggered by weeks of heavy downpours killed at least 16 people at a railroad construction site in the northeast, officials said yesterday. More than 200 disaster response workers and police were using earth-clearing equipment to rescue those buried under the debris in Noney in Manipur state. The terrain was making it difficult to move heavy equipment, Noney Deputy Commissioner Haulianlal Guite said, adding that he has asked for reinforcements. Seven of the confirmed dead were
A rescue operation is underway after a massive landslide in Manipur s Noney district on Thursday buried dozens of people, authorities said.In an advisory, Noney Deputy Commissioner Haulianlal Guite said the landslide occurred at the Tupul Yard .
Imphal, June 30 (IANS): Rescue operations by the central and state agencies were underway on Thursday after a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains during the past few days in Manipur’s Noney district buried dozens of people alive, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have spoken to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and assured him of all possible help to rescue the people and deal with the situation. Modi tweeted: “Spoke to Manipur CM N. Biren Singh and reviewed the situation due to a tragic landslide. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety of all those affected. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon.” Home Minister Shah in a tweet said: “Spoke to N. Biren Singh and Ashwini Vaishnav in the wake of a landslide near the Tupul railway station in Manipur. Rescue operations are in full swing. A team of NDRF has already reached the spot and joined the
Rescue operations by the central and state agencies were underway on Thursday after a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains during the past few days in Manipur s Noney district buried dozens of people alive, officials said.Prime .