In India today, at least 21 people were killed in storm-related incidents across Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya following the landfall of Cyclone Remal. Among them, 12 people died in a stone quarry collapse near Aizawl, Mizoram.pic.twitter.com/2F440x48mP
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 28 May 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Remal led to a tragic stone quarry collapse in Mizoram's Aizawl district, claiming 17 lives, including two minors, with several still missing. The incident occurred between Melthum and Hlimen on Aizawl's outskirts, hindering rescue efforts. Landslides elsewhere in the state compounded the situation, with at least two individuals swept away. Deputy Commissioner Nazuk Kumar affirmed ongoing search operations while Chief Minister Lalduhoma pledged Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for victims' families. The calamity highlights the region's vulnerability to natural disasters exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.
