At least 20 people were killed in landslides triggered by incessant rains in south Assam's Barak valley districts of Hailakandi, Karimganj and Cachar on Tuesday. According to information provided by local officials, seven people have been killed in Cachar and Halaikandi each while six were confirmed dead in Karimganj. Seven people were also killed by landslides at Kolapur village of Jaypur in Cachar district. In neighbouring Karimganj district, five family members were among the six killed in another landslide at Karimpur around 3.30 am, local administration said. "Deeply anguished at the loss of lives due to landslides triggered by incessant rain in Barak valley.

Source: dna June 02, 2020 10:59 UTC