Seven people died and several others went missing after a stone quarry collapsed on the outskirts of Aizawl in Mizoram amid incessant rains on Tuesday morning. “Seven people have died as a stone quarry collapsed on the outskirts of Aizawl following incessant rains. Police personnel are engaged in rescue operations. The water levels of rivers are also rising and many people living in the riverside areas have been evacuated,” Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla told news agency ANI.
Reportedly, the incident happened around 6 am in an area between Melthum and Hlimen on the southern outskirts of the Aizawl town. Five bodies have been recovered, while several others are still trapped under the debris, authorities at the site informed.
Impact of Cyclone Remal In Manipur
Incessant heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Manipur, disrupting normal life and causing widespread chaos. In Imphal East district, key areas like Andro parking, Checkon, Mahabali, and Wangkhei faced severe waterlogging due to clogged drains, hampering traffic movement.
The situation was no better in Imphal West district, with major roads like Kakwa submerged, further complicating the traffic scenario. Heavy rain has also triggered a mudslide near Sinam village in Kangpokpi district, sweeping a truck off NH 37 Imphal-Silchar highway into a gorge.
