Landslide in Kerala's Idukki district claims 14 lives, dozens feared trapped; PM Narendra Modi announces compensation
The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the "row houses" and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
Aug 07, 2020, 19:00 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi expresses grief at loss of lives due to landslide in Kerala's Idukki district
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he said that the NDRF and the administration are working on the ground to provide assistance to the affected.
Aug 07, 2020, 16:51 PM IST
Major landslide in Kerala's Idukki district; 5 dead, 80 tea estate workers feared trapped
As per reports, the landslide took place at Rajamala near Munnar, a popular tourist spot in the Idukki district.
Aug 07, 2020, 12:46 PM IST