Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:53am on 29 May 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Incessant rain and landslides caused by Cyclone Remal have claimed 31 lives across the Northeast, with 27 deaths in Mizoram on Tuesday. Landslides struck seven locations in and around Aizawl, including Melthum and Hlimen. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with nine still trapped in Melthum. Cyclone Remal's aftermath also disrupted power, triggered floods, and blocked roads in nine districts of Mizoram. Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced ₹15 crore for disaster relief and ₹4 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased. Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh also reported casualties and damage from the storm.
