At least 15 people have died, and over 10 remain trapped after a stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram’s Aizawl district amid heavy rains on Tuesday morning. Police reported that rescue and relief operations are currently underway
The police said the incident happened around 6 am between Melthum and Hlimen on the southern outskirts of the Aizawl town.
15 bodies have been recovered, while several others are still trapped under the debris, a police officer said.
Heavy rains were affecting the rescue operations, he said.
The rains triggered landslides at several places in the state, officials said.
Aizawl has been cut off from the rest of the country due to a landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar, they said.
Besides, several intra-state highways have also been disrupted by landslides, they added.
Because of the rains, all schools were closed and government employees, except those involved in providing essential services, were asked to work from home.
Meanwhile, one death was reported in Assam Morigaon while the Silchar-Haflong highway was completely damaged due to the incessant rain. Tripura has recorded the highest rainfall ever.
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