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# Landslide

Last month
August 2023
At least 72 people killed after landslides and flash flooding in India
Rescue operations are underway to save people trapped under mud and debris in the Himachal Pradesh state.
At least 22 dead as heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region
The landslides in Shimla occurred near a Hindu temple, and officials said the death toll could rise as they work to pull out those still trapped.
This year
2023
Rescuers search for dozens of missing people after deadly landslide in Indonesia
Prolonged torrential rain has caused flooding in different areas of the archipelago nation.
Last year
2022
Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 23
Most victims were families enjoying a short camping holiday during the school break.
Boy (5) among multiple people killed in landslide at tourist campground in Malaysia
Rescuers recovered the bodies of 16 people and authorities said 17 others were feared buried.
Seven killed in landslide on Italian island, including newborn
A three-week-old baby and a pair of young siblings are among the victims.
Italy declares state of emergency after deadly landslide kills four
A wave of mud and debris swept through the small town of Casamicciola Terme early yesterday morning.
At least 36 people die in Venezuela mudslide, the country's worst natural disaster in decades
Dozens of other people are still missing.
All time
Heavy rain and landslides leave 18 dead in southern India
The National Disaster Response Force and the Indian Army deployed teams to help with rescue efforts in Kerala.
Japan braces for more rain after floods and landslides
Two million people were advised to urgently seek shelter as rivers overflowed.
Two people dead and 20 missing after mudslide rips through Japan town
The deluge crashed down a mountainside into rows of houses following heavy rains that began several days ago.
‘No more hope of finding survivors’ after Norway landslide
Three people are still missing after the December 30 disaster in the village of Ask.
Three bodies recovered after landslide in Norway as search for survivors continues
Only a Dalmatian dog has been rescued alive from the ruins so far.
More than 20 people missing and 10 injured after landslide in Norway
Hundreds more have been evacuated from the area.
At least seven dead in landslides and floods in Indonesia
More than 2,000 people have been forced to leave their flooded homes.
Bangladesh prime minister re-elected amid violent clashes in which at least 17 people were killed
Opposition politicians have condemned the election as “farcical”, claiming vote-rigging took place.
Rescuers frantically dig for survivors as death toll rises after landslide in the Philippines
The country is still reeling from Typhoon Mangkhut, with 29 confirmed dead from the landslide.
Manchester United Women win first league game 12-0 against Aston Villa
Former England international Casey Stoney’s side made a fine start to the FA Women’s Championship.
Leonard stars in 16-point win as Connacht champions hit the ground running
Roisin Leonard starred as Galway booked their place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals in Birr on Saturday.
Breathtaking Donegal score 9-21 to secure back-to-back Ulster titles
It was a one-sided affair at Brewster Park on Sunday as Donegal secured a landslide win against Armagh.
The 11 standout moments of the Eighth Referendum campaign
The campaign this year had some highlights. Here are some of them.
Teacher on mudslide: 'Our school was completely destroyed and pupils, teachers and parents died'
The death toll from this months mudslide and flooding in Sierra Leone’s capital city is approaching 500.
Eight people missing after landslide in the Swiss Alps
The landslide forced the evacuation of a village in the Swiss Alps
Over 140 people feared buried after landslide swallows Chinese village
Huge boulders came down on homes when the side of a mountain collapsed.
Macron looks set to win a massive majority in French parliamentary elections
Turnout has been low across France as the country deals with its fourth national vote in less than two months.
From Donald Trump to Michael D Higgins, there are lots of congrats for Emmanuel Macron today
Macron handsomely won the French presidency ahead of Marine Le Pen.
The House of Commons has voted by 522 to 13 to hold a general election on 8 June
Theresa May stunned the country yesterday when she announced her plan for an early vote.
President Higgins extends sympathy to Colombia as mudslide death toll tops 200
Hundreds more are injured or missing.
Video: Landslide leaves dozens missing and sparks gas explosion in China
The landslide buried 30 residential and industrial buildings.
Volunteers pull bodies from the rubble as death toll in Myanmar reaches 113
The mine collapse was the worst such disaster in recent memory.
Families receive text messages from trapped relatives after 30 people killed by landslide
The incident happened yesterday near the Guatemalan capital city.
A Kerry coastal community is cut off following a cliff landslide
17 houses at Rossbeigh are inaccessible by road following major subsidence on the Cliff Road earlier this week.
Jimmy Kimmel asked kids which parent they love more and they had no bother picking
What’s wrong with dad :(
Watch the moment a terrifying landslide knocks entire house off its foundation
How is this even possible?
Woman searches for her children among 12 family members buried in landslide
At least 20 people have been confirmed dead and 88 remain missing.
Death toll from catastrophic Hiroshima landslides could double
The search for survivors was suspended today over concerns of fresh landfalls at the disaster site.
Desperate search for survivors after landslide kills 23
There are fears the death toll could reach 150 – eight have been pulled alive from the mud but 23 have perished.
'Irresistible, ingenious, impudent' Luis Suarez wins football writers' Player of the Year
The Uruguayan has been lauded with praise by the Football Writers association.
More than 2,000 dead in 'mass grave' after landslide buries entire village
A search for survivors continues today but there is little hope of finding survivors in the 30-metre deep mud.
350 dead and 2,500 feared lost after landslide flattens Afghan town
Villagers were at Friday prayers in two mosques when they were swamped by a tide of debris