Six bodies have been recovered so far and the number is expected to increase, the UN Country Team (UNCT) said on Tuesday. The total affected population, including those in need of possible evacuation and relocation, has been estimated at 7,849 people, or 1,427 households, with most under the age of 16. A total of 150…
In a media interview, Mr. Aktoprak said that the community in Yambali village, situated at the foot of a mountain in the remote Enga Province, is buried under between six to eight metres of soil. 150 houses are believed to be buried, said the senior UN official, around 90 more than previously reported. Some 670…
Rains wreak havoc in India; Photo: File New Delhi: In the Indian state of Maharashtra, 10 people were killed and more than 100 were missing due to a landslide in the mountainous region after continuous rains. According to the Indian news agency, a large mudslide fell on Arshalwadi village in Raigad district of Maharashtra state….
Photo: Social Media 14 people were killed and 5 missing due to a landslide in China’s Sichuan province. According to Chinese media from Beijing, the accident happened in the mountainous area of Lishan, China. According to Chinese media, rescue operations are underway at the scene of the accident. The media further says that there was…
