36 killed in landslide in Raigad as rain situation remains grim in Konkan, western Maharashtra
The Hindu
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray assured that rescue operations were proceeding speedily
The rain situation continued to remain grim throughout coastal Konkan and western Maharashtra on Friday with at least 36 persons killed in Raigad in two landslide incidents in Mahad tehsil as rescue operations continued on a war footing in afflicted districts amid several reports of rockfalls and landslips in mountainous areas across the State. As per reports, around 30-35 houses were instantly buried when a major landslip occurred at Taiye village in Mahad on Thursday evening. However, inclement weather — heavy rainfall, waterlogging, mobile network connectivity issues — thwarted rescue teams who struggled to clear strewn boulders and advance through damaged roads to the spot of the accident. Expressing fears that the toll could rise further, Minister of Relief and Rehabilitation Vijay Wadettiwar said that 15-20 persons were still not accounted for.More Related News