Tag: Landslide
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Uganda-Kenya Landslides: Over 40 Dead in Mountain Border Region
Overview: A Tragic Toll in Uganda and Kenya Last week’s landslides in the mountainous border region between Uganda and Kenya have left more than 40 people dead, with dozens more injured or missing. The disaster struck in a rural area where villages cling to steep slopes and rivers carve through the landscape, complicating search and…
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Cebu Earthquake Tragedy: Survivors Bury Their Dead from a Landslide-Triggered Disaster
Overview of a devastating night in Cebu The Philippines faced a harrowing night on September 30 as a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook Cebu, triggering a landslide in Sitio Hacienda Filomena, Barangay Binabag, Bogo City. The disaster ripped through homes and lives, leaving families grieving and many residents with little more than photographs and memories of…
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Landslide in Himachal Pradesh Kills 15 as Bus is Hit by Debris
Tragic incident in Himachal Pradesh underscores deadly monsoon hazards A devastating landslide struck a bus late Tuesday in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, killing at least 15 people and injuring several others. The accident occurred on a hilly stretch near Bilaspur district after days of heavy rainfall that scientists and officials say are…
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Landslide in Northern India Hits Bus: 15 Dead in Himachal
Tragedy in Himachal Pradesh: a bus struck by a massive landslide Rescue teams faced a grim scene late Tuesday as debris from a powerful landslide engulfed a bus in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Authorities confirmed that at least 15 people were killed, with roughly 20 to 25 passengers aboard the ill-fated journey…
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Landslide in northern India hits a bus, killing at least 15 people
Overview of the incident A devastating landslide struck a bus in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh late Tuesday as heavy rains pounded the region. Local authorities confirmed that at least 15 people were killed, with 3 children among the injured who were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities say the bus,…
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Amy Storm Strikes Norway: Severe Weather Hits Vestfold and Beyond
Overview: Amy Storm reaches Norway with the potential to be the most powerful system in a quarter-century for parts of the country. Meteorologists warned that Vestfold and Telemark could see up to 100 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, while strong winds and landslide risks prompted widespread advisories south of Narvik. The storm’s broad reach…
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Philippines Earthquake in Manila: 72 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Overview of the quake and its immediate impact A powerful earthquake struck the Philippine capital region, Manila, jolting residents and triggering widespread destruction. The initial tremor registered as a 6.9 on the Richter scale with a depth of about 19 kilometers, followed by three strong aftershocks around magnitude 7.0. The sequence rattled buildings, roads, and…
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Tragic Landslide in Sikkim: Rescue Operations Underway
Introduction A tragic landslide in Upper Rimbi, West Sikkim, has left a profound impact on the local community, claiming the lives of at least four individuals and leaving three others unaccounted for. This devastating incident occurred early Friday morning in the Yangthang constituency, and the area has since become a focal point for rescue operations.…
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Tragedy Strikes Sikkim: Landslide Claims Four Lives
Understanding the Sikkim Landslide Incident On an otherwise typical Friday morning, tragedy struck in Upper Rimbi, West Sikkim, as a massive landslide engulfed the area. This disastrous event has claimed the lives of at least four individuals and has left three others unaccounted for. Located within the Yangthang constituency, the landslide appears to be a…
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Sikkim Landslide Tragedy: Rescue Operations Underway
Sikkim Landslide: A Devastating Incident On a tragic Friday morning, a massive landslide in Upper Rimbi, located in West Sikkim, has resulted in the unfortunate loss of at least four lives, with three individuals still missing. This devastating event unfolded in the Yangthang constituency, raising urgent concerns for the safety of residents and prompting immediate…