The death toll from a stone quarry collapse in Mizoram on Tuesday has risen to 17, with 12 people still missing. The collapse was caused by incessant rains, attributed to the impact of Cyclone Remal. Rescue efforts have been hampered by the heavy rainfall, which has also triggered landslides elsewhere in the state capital, cutting it off from the rest of the country.
Torrential rainfall in Aizawl has resulted in a tragic incident at a local stone quarry, leading to the loss of five lives and several people missing. Rescue operations are being hampered by the incessant downpour, which has also triggered landslides across the state, cutting off Aizawl from the rest of the country and disrupting intra-state highways. Schools have been closed due to the adverse weather conditions.
