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At least 16 dead after landslide amid incessant rains in India
Updated 21:38, 20-Jul-2023
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At least 16 people died after a landslide, triggered by incessant rains, occurred in the Raigad district of India's western state of Maharashtra late on Wednesday night, Indian Express reported on Thursday, citing local authorities.

The National Disaster Response Force stopped its search and rescue operation on Thursday evening due to continuous heavy rain, the threat of landslides and the darkness.

Rescue workers and villagers are seen on the hillock leading up to the site of the landslide at Irshalwadi village, Maharashtra state, India, July 20, 2023. /CFP
Rescue workers and villagers are seen on the hillock leading up to the site of the landslide at Irshalwadi village, Maharashtra state, India, July 20, 2023. /CFP

Rescue workers and villagers are seen on the hillock leading up to the site of the landslide at Irshalwadi village, Maharashtra state, India, July 20, 2023. /CFP

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