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Landslides in Tamil Nadu kill bus driver, destroy homes in Nilgiris
Heavy rains triggered a series of landslides across the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts in Tamil Nadu, resulting in at least one death and widespread destruction. Affected residents are urging district authorities to provide emergency relief and compensation.
LSN India ·
Landslides sweeping through Tamil Nadu's hill districts have claimed the life of a bus driver and left communities reeling from the devastation. The incidents, concentrated in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore regions, have destroyed residential structures and disrupted normal life across affected areas.
At least one fatality was reported when a bus driver succumbed during the weather-related disaster. Multiple homes have been damaged or destroyed in the landslides, displacing families and leaving residents without shelter and essential amenities.
District officials have been mobilized to assess the extent of damage and coordinate rescue operations. The exact scale of destruction is still being ascertained as rescue teams access affected villages in the hilly terrain.
Affected residents have filed appeals with the district administration, calling for immediate intervention and comprehensive relief measures. Communities are seeking financial compensation for lost property and livelihood, along with rehabilitation support to rebuild their homes and restore normalcy.