Amid the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, the death toll has tragically climbed to 28 due to catastrophic landslides and relentless rains.
Rescue operations persist as several bodies remain unaccounted for in the affected regions.
In the wake of Cyclone Remal’s landfall in Northeast India, the region has been plunged into chaos, with fatalities and disruptions to normal life.
Of the reported 28 casualties, 14 were a result of a quarry collapse at Melthum, while the rest were from neighboring areas ravaged by landslides.
Salem witnessed a heart-wrenching incident where a landslide claimed the lives of a family of three.
Falkawn, Kanan, Kulikawn, and ITI localities also mourned losses due to landslides.
In response, concerted rescue efforts have been mobilized by the state disaster response team, paramilitary units, and local volunteers.
Mizoram’s Chief Minister Lalduhoma, along with key officials, has been actively coordinating rescue efforts and assessing the situation on the ground.
In a bid to aid affected communities, the local Young Mizo Association has rallied for a collective cleanup initiative at the impacted cemeteries.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced a relief package of Rs 15 crore for Cyclone Remal landslide victims in Mizoram, offering financial assistance to affected families in their time of need. Additionally, Rs 4 lakhs will be provided to the families of the deceased, providing some relief amid the devastation.
