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  '18 of my family members buried, I cannot count...': Papua New Guinea woman lost entire family

  World | May 28, 2024 22:41 IST

  In Papua New Guinea, tragedy struck as a woman mourned the loss of 18 of her family members in a devastating landslide. The country's national disaster centre reported that over 2,000 individuals were tragically buried alive in the catastrophe.

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  India announces $1 million immediate relief assistance to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

  World | May 28, 2024 13:27 IST

  A devastating landslide struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province last week, killing over 670 people and burying 2,000 people. Earlier today, PM Modi expressed deep condolences over the death and destruction caused by the landslide and promised all assistance to the island nation.

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  Mizoram: Death count rises to 27 as rain and landslide wreak havoc, govt announces 4 lakh ex-gratia

  Mizoram | May 29, 2024 0:06 IST

  At least 27 people, including 14 in a stone quarry collapse, were killed in Mizoram on Tuesday due to landslides and incessant rain in the aftermath of cyclone 'Remal', the state disaster management authority said.

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  Papua New Guinea mayhem: Over 2,000 people buried in deadly landslide, local authorities tell UN

  World | May 27, 2024 11:54 IST

  Unstable terrain, remote locations and damaged roads are hampering relief efforts in Papua New Guinea after more than 2,000 people were feared killed in a landslide last week in the Pacific nation's north.

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  Papua New Guinea landslide: 670 killed in country's worst-ever tragedy, UN agency estimates

  World | May 26, 2024 17:17 IST

  Rescue efforts are continuing in a remote village of Papua New Guinea's Enga province which was left flattened by a devastating landslide, though emergency teams have been struggling to reach the affected site with road access being largely blocked off.

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  Over 100 feared dead by landslide in Papua New Guinea, emergency response underway: Report

  World | May 24, 2024 18:05 IST

  The devastating landslide hit Kaokalam village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province at 3 am (local time) and the death count is expected to be higher. Neighbouring Australia has pledged all assistance to Papua New Guinea in relief and recovery efforts.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Poonch, several houses damaged | VIDEO

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 30, 2024 9:49 IST

  Relief measures, including financial assistance and provision of tents to affected families, are being implemented according to established protocols. Vulnerable spots and alternative accommodation sites have been identified in the affected area.

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  Himachal Pradesh: Two dead as car trapped under landslide debris in Shimla

  India | April 28, 2024 18:20 IST

  Himachal Pradesh landslide: Shimla SP said the rescue operation is underway and further information from the spot is awaited. The bus accident in Bilaspur took place near Ghyal village after the driver lost control of the vehicle.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Landslide damages roads, houses and crops in Ramban | VIDEO

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 27, 2024 15:49 IST

  Ramban landslide: Around 30-40 houses in the nearby areas are affected. The rescue teams have been deployed and they are conducting surveys. People who have lost their homes have been evacuated safely.

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  Jammu-Srinagar national highway blocked after landslide in Gangroo | Watch

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 22, 2024 10:08 IST

  The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir Valley and the main road link connecting it with the rest of the country.

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  Indonesia floods: At least 19 dead, 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Sumatra island

  World | March 10, 2024 11:04 IST

  Rescuers retrieved six bodies in Pesisir Selatan and three more in the neighbouring district of Padang Pariaman, bringing the death toll to 19, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Sunday.

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  Chhattisgarh: Four workers killed in Dantewada landslide | VIDEO

  chhattisgarh | February 28, 2024 7:35 IST

  The deceased were identified as Bittu Bala, Tushar Bala, Nirmal Bala, and Santosh Kumar Das. Dantewada authorities pledged a thorough inquiry and action against any negligence, emphasizing the importance of safety measures in mining environments, especially before operations commence.

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  Philippines: 54 dead in landslide that buried gold-mining village of Masara in Davao de Oro province

  World | February 11, 2024 21:24 IST

  Philippines landslide: The search operation has been hampered by poor weather and fears of more landslides. More than 1,100 families have been moved to evacuation centres for their safety, disaster response officials said.

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  Philippines: Six killed, 46 missing after massive landslide strikes gold-mining village

  World | February 07, 2024 15:56 IST

  At least 31 villagers were injured so far and were rescued by army troops, police and volunteers when the landslide hit the mountain village of Masara in Davao de Oro province. Around 27 miners waiting to be driven home in two parked buses are missing.

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  China: 31 killed after landslide in mountainous province, 7.1-earthquake damages over 120 homes

  World | January 23, 2024 22:49 IST

  The landslide occurred at Liangshui village of Zhaotong city, trapping 47 people, on Monday. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake injured six people, two with serious injuries, and resulted in the collapse of 47 houses.

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  China: 47 people buried as huge landslide hits mountainous southwestern region, rescue op underway

  World | January 22, 2024 11:56 IST

  After the incident occurred, more than 200 rescuers along with 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines were mobilised to search for the missing.

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  10 killed after landslide buries house in southern Philippines amid heavy rainfall

  World | January 19, 2024 17:50 IST

  At the time of the landslide, people were holding Christian prayers in the house located in a remote village in Monkayo town in Philippines' Davao de Oro province. People living near the village were ordered to evacuate due to fears of more land- and mud-slides due to intermittent rainfall.

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  Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM Modi, urges to declare Himachal calamity a national disaster

  India | September 15, 2023 17:17 IST

  Himachal Pradesh crisis: Since the onset of monsoon on June 24 till September 12, Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of Rs 8,679 crore. About 270 people have died in rain-related incidents.

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  Mizoram: Tripura labourer killed in landslide in Serchhip

  Mizoram | September 11, 2023 23:17 IST

  Dhahan John Reang died on the spot, while another labourer was injured and taken to Serchhip District Hospital, where he is now out of danger.

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  WATCH VIDEO: National Highway 5 blocked due to landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district

  India | September 08, 2023 13:38 IST

  Himachal Pradesh landslide: The traffic connectivity to Kinnaur and Spiti was cut off due to the landslide, National Highways Authority of India said.