Five dead in India landslide

At least five people have died, more than 30 remain trapped under the rubble after a landslide in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Report informs via TASS.

The incident occurred on Thursday night in the village of Irshalwadi in Raigad district. The rains caused a landslide to hit the houses at the foot of the hill.

According to the channel, the mud flow covered about 30 houses. 75 people were rescued from the rubble, and more than 30 more local residents are being searched.

Reinforcements from Mumbai, located 80 km away, as well as from other cities in the state, are participating in the rescue operation. The government of Maharashtra and the central government of India have been notified of the emergency situation.