Death toll climbs to 15 after landslide hits bus in India’s Himachal Pradesh

Summary

A landslide in Himachal Pradesh, India, killed 15 people and left one child missing. Rescue efforts continue amid heavy rainfall causing flooding and landslides across the Himalayan region.

Key Points
  • A landslide hit a private bus in Himachal Pradesh, India, resulting in 15 deaths, including 2 children.
  • One child remains missing and two children were injured in the incident.
  • The landslide was caused by heavy rainfall over the last two days in the region.
  • Flooding and landslides from continuous rain have caused dozens of deaths across northern India and Nepal this week.
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