Manipur Mother-son Duo Killed in Tamenglong Landslide Amid Heavy Rains

Imphal: There has been a landslide in Manipur’s Tamenglong district, police said on Tuesday. The landslide has claimed the lives of a mother-son duo.

Several parts of Manipur have recorded heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours, the Met Department said.

Mother and Infant Son Killed in Manipur Landslide

A mother and her infant son have died following a landslide in the Tamenglong district.

The incident took place late on Monday at Dimthanlong village, they said.

Police Constable Injured, Condition Critical

A police constable was also injured after his house was swept away in the landslide, an official said.

He has been brought to Imphal for treatment, and his health condition is critical, the official added.

Two Landslides Hit Wayanad: Death Toll Touches 60, Rescue Ops Underway

In another news, two massive landslides hit the Wayanad district of Kerala, leaving hundreds trapped.

As of now, 60 people have lost their lives because of the landslides and the death toll continues to rise.

The army and Air Force has also been deployed to assist in the ongoing rescue operations; the condition in Wayanad remains grim. 

Health Department - National Health Mission has opened a control room and issued helpline numbers  9656938689 and 8086010833 for emergency assistance. 

Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the landslides in parts of Wayanad. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.