A devastating landslide in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh region has claimed 15 lives after burying a private bus under debris Tuesday evening. One person remains missing as rescue teams race against time ⏳.
🌧️ Torrential rains triggered the collapse of a hillside onto the moving vehicle, officials confirmed. Rescue workers used excavators to clear rubble and search for survivors, but hopes are fading as the operation continues.
💬 A local official described the scene as "heartbreaking," adding: "The hills here are fragile during monsoon season. We’re urging residents to avoid high-risk zones." Himachal Pradesh, known for its mountainous terrain, has seen increased landslide risks due to heavy rainfall this year.
📱 Social media footage showed the bus nearly flattened by rocks and mud, highlighting nature’s fury in the region. This tragedy underscores climate-related challenges faced by communities in vulnerable areas 🌍.
