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.
Tags: Uttarakhand, uttarkashi, Naugaon, Airlift, mudslide
Courtesy: ANI
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