Thursday, August 26, 2010

Landslides Wreak Havoc in Uttarakhand

Heavy downpours and landslides triggered by sudden violent rainstorm wreaked havoc in India's Uttarakhand state on Thursday.

More than 50 houses and a school were badly damaged in the village of Matak Majari.

Roads in the area were swept away and a bus fell into a gorge near the village. While no casualties have been reported, unconfirmed media reports suggest many people have been injured.

Slush of mud and debris entered several houses within a short time, giving no opportunity for villagers to save their belongings.

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