Mizoram: President Droupadi Murmu condoles loss of lives in stone quarry collapse in Mizoram

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has expressed her condolences over the loss of lives in a stone quarry collapse near Aizawl in Mizoram.

"Saddened to learn about the loss of lives in a stone quarry collapse near Aizawl in Mizoram. My condolences to the bereaved families," President Murmu posted on X on Tuesday. "I pray for the success of rescue and relief operations and wish a speedy recovery of the injured," she added.

Meanwhile, Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla said that several people had died as a stone quarry collapsed on the outskirts of Aizawl due to continuous rainfall. He mentioned that police personnel were involved in rescue operations and that the water levels of river were rising, leading to the evacuation of many people living in the riverside areas.

Officials said that heavy rains in several parts of the state have caused landslides.

Meanwhile, Aizawl is now isolated from the rest of the country because of a landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar, officials said.

Additionally, several local highways have been blocked by landslides, officials added.

Due to the heavy rains, all schools were closed, and government employees, except those in essential services were instructed to work from home.

Meanwhile, at least 16 people have died after cyclone Remal struck coastal areas of India and southern Bangladesh.

The storm brought strong winds of 110 km/h, heavy rain, and tidal surges, leading to flooding in low-lying areas.

Nearly a million people were moved to safety as the cyclone hit the coast on Sunday evening. Local authorities estimated that around 8.4 million people, including 3.6 million children, were in the cyclone’s path.

Also Read: Cyclone Remal: 21 dead, several missing in stone quarry tragedy in Mizoram (sentinelassam.com)

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