India landslide kills at least 17 and traps 150 in Pune village of Malin

A massive landslide buried a remote village in western India on July 30, killing at least 17 people, officials said.

The landslide buried some 40 houses and trapped about 150 people in Malin village, near the city of Pune in Maharashtra, officials say.

Teams of emergency workers have so far rescued six people.

The landslide buried some 40 houses and trapped about 150 people in Malin village

Rescuers trying to reach survivors caught under the debris are being hampered by bad weather.

The landslide hit the village early in the morning while people were sleeping.

The whole village except its school has been washed away or buried.

Landslides are common in some parts of India during the monsoon rains, which run from June to September.

An official from India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said hilly terrain was making rescue work difficult.

PM Narendra Modi described the loss of lives in the landslide as “saddening”. Narendra Modi said Home Minister Rajnath Singh would travel to Pune to assess the situation.

i-t7hoj2iIU
Nancy Clayson

Nancy is a young, full of life lady who joined the team shortly after the BelleNews site started to run. She is focused on bringing up to light all the latest news from the technology industry. In her opinion the hi-tech expresses the humanity intellectual level. Nancy is an active person; she enjoys sports and delights herself in doing gardening in her spare time, as well as reading, always searching for new topics for her articles.

Recent Posts

Innovations in the Dental Health Industry: A Glimpse into the Future

The dental health industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by technological innovations and a…

2 days ago

Concussions: The Rise and Prevalence of Diagnosing

In recent years, the medical field has observed a significant increase in the number of…

2 days ago

How to Increase Your Home’s Value: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you're considering selling your home soon or simply looking to enhance its long-term value,…

2 days ago

Hardeep Singh Nijjar Murder: Three Indian Nationals Arrested in Canada over Killing of Sikh Separatist Leader

Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of Sikh separatist leader…

1 week ago

UCLA Protests: Police Clash with Protesters as Officers Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment

President Joe Biden has urged pro-Palestinian protesters on university campuses to uphold the rule of…

1 week ago

Mufasa: Blue Ivy Carter Joins Voice Cast of The Lion King Prequel

Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of The Lion King prequel Mufasa: The…

1 week ago