1. Rising fatalities in Mizoram landslides
2. Growing death toll in Mizoram landslides.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : Aizawl: The death toll in the recent landslides in Mizoram has tragically risen to 29, following the discovery of the body of a 34-year-old woman in the Tlawng River in Kolasib district, officials have confirmed.
The woman, identified as Vanlalruali, had gone missing along with her husband after being struck by a landslide in Aibawk village in Aizawl district on Tuesday. Her body was subsequently found in the river in Hortoki village in Kolasib district, which shares a border with Assam, on Friday.
Following the recovery of her body, it was taken to Kawnpui where her family members were able to confirm her identity. However, the search for five other missing individuals, including four from Melthum village and a six-month-old infant, as well as Vanlalruali’s husband, is still ongoing.
The landslides, which occurred in Aizawl district on Tuesday, claimed the lives of 21 locals and eight migrants from Jharkhand and Assam. In response to the tragedy, Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each of the deceased.
Furthermore, the government has allocated Rs 15 crore towards disaster relief efforts in response to the rain and landslides triggered by Cyclone Remal. The authorities are working tirelessly to provide support and aid to those affected by the natural disaster.
The community has come together in solidarity during this difficult time, offering support and assistance to those who have lost loved ones or been displaced by the landslides. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims as they navigate this challenging period of grief and recovery.
As the search and rescue operations continue, we remain hopeful for the safe return of the missing individuals and are grateful for the efforts of all those involved in the relief efforts. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
Published 01 June 2024, 08:37 IST.
– Landslides in Mizoram
– Mizoram natural disaster.
