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

Summary

A landslide in Himachal Pradesh, India, has killed 15 people and left one child missing, with rescue operations ongoing amid heavy monsoon rains in the Himalayan region.

Key Points
  • A landslide in Himachal Pradesh struck a private bus, resulting in 15 deaths and one missing child.
  • Two children were injured in the incident and rescue teams continue to search for the missing child.
  • Heavy rainfall over two days caused the landslide and widespread flooding in the Himalayan region.
  • Similar incidents in neighboring West Bengal's Darjeeling district have resulted in 23 deaths from floods and landslides.
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