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Heavy Rainfall Claims 30 Lives In Mumbai
Heavy downpour has hit India’s financial capital Mumbai leaving 30 dead owing to landslides, building collapse, and electrocution. IMD has issued a red alert with a warning of heavy rains in the next 24 hours. Reportedly, several places are inundated with transport services facing difficulties. Besides, the intensity of rain has increased over the past years resulting in deaths, roads being flooded, and causing major traffic disturbances.
Tags: Mumbai, rainfall, Landslides, Electrocution, Floods
Courtesy: BBC News
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2 Dead, Several Missing As Landslide Hits Japan; Rescue Continues
According to public broadcaster NHK, at least two people are dead and several are reported missing, as landslides hit Japan's Atami city on July 3 due to heavy rainfall. Governor Shizuoka said, two people were “found in a state of cardio and respiratory arrest", a statement used in Japan often before confirming the death. However, Police along with firefighters are searching for the missing people, rescuers, and other emergency officials.
Tags: Japan, Atami, Governor Heita Kawakatsu, Landslides, mudslide, heavy rains, Governor Shizuoka
Courtesy: Aljazeera
