Tragic Quarry Collapse in Aizawl amid Torrential Rain
One person died and several others are missing after a stone quarry collapsed on the outskirts of Aizawl amid heavy rain. Rescue operations are underway but are hindered by constant rain. Landslides have disrupted major highways and schools in the state have been closed due to the adverse weather conditions.
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One person died and several others were missing as a stone quarry collapsed on the outskirts of Aizawl in Mizoram amid incessant rain on Tuesday morning, police said.
The incident happened around 6 am in an area between Melthum and Hlimen on the southern outskirts of the town, they said.
A body was recovered, while several others are trapped under the debris, they added.
Although rescue operations are underway, incessant rains were affecting it, police said.
The rains triggered landslides at several places in the state as well, 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 said.
Meanwhile, all schools in the state were closed due to the rains.
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