Uttarkashi Mudslide

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Mudslide In Uttarkashi Leaves 5 Women Buried Under Debris; CM Dhami Sends Chopper For Rescue

Due to a mudslide in Uttarkashi's forest in Naugaon, give women were buried under the debris, on June 23. Soon after the incident, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami sent out a "government helicopter" for the rescue. While one woman succumbed to her injuries on the way, four others are being treated at AIIMS, Rishikesh. CM Dhami further stated that he wishes for their speedy recovery.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 05:21 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Uttarakhand, uttarkashi, Naugaon, Airlift, mudslide

Courtesy: ANI

The city of Atami

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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.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 - 07:49 PM / by Aditi Chavan

Tags: Japan, Atami, Governor Heita Kawakatsu, Landslides, mudslide, heavy rains, Governor Shizuoka

Courtesy: Aljazeera