Aizawl Quarry Collapse: Not less than 10 individuals died and several other others went lacking when a stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram’s Aizawl district as a consequence of steady rain on Tuesday morning. The wall crumbled round 6 am in Melthum and Hlimen area on the southern outskirts of Aizawl city, police stated.
Following the incident, a complete of 5 our bodies have been recovered whereas the rescue operations are ongoing to free others trapped contained in the particles. In keeping with police the restoration is being affected by the incessant rainfall. Whereas there are reviews of landslide at a number of place within the state.
Police knowledgeable that hyperlink of the state to the remainder of the nation is at the moment disrupted after landslide on Nationwide Freeway 6 at Hunthar. He added that some intra-state highways too are affected.
In the meantime, the faculties are directed to remain closed whereas authorities workplaces besides important companies are suggested to do business from home.
(With inputs from PTI)
