In Mizoram, severe landslides and heavy rains triggered by cyclone 'Remal' resulted in at least 23 deaths, including 13 in a stone quarry collapse. Numerous people are still missing, and rescue efforts are underway despite adverse weather conditions. The regional capital, Aizawl, was temporarily cut off due to road blockages.
At least 17 people, including two minors, were killed and six-seven others were missing as a stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram s Aizawl district on Tuesday morning amid incessant rain in the aftermath of cyclone Remal, officials said.
Several other people also went missing in landslides elsewhere
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The Zoram People s Movement (ZPM) is likely to form the next government in Mizoram for the first time as the party is leading in 26 seats in the 40-member Assembly leaving far behind the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), which is ahead in only ten seats.