At least 16 people were killed and 60 others were feared trapped in a mudslide triggered by prolonged heavy rain at a railroad construction site in northeast India, Indian officials said on July 1.
Nineteen people have been sent to the Noney Army Medical unit for treatment, and rescue operations are still ongoing, The Times of India reported.
Officials said that most of the victims were sleeping when the mudslide hit Manipur’s Noney district on June 30.
“More are being searched. Not confirmed how many are buried, but as of now, 60 people, including villagers, army, railway personnel, and laborers [are feared trapped],” Director General of Police P. Doungel told reporters….