Landslides – The Watchers

Dog saves 67 lives from landslide becoming a hero amid deadly monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India

Rishav Kothari — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:18:40 +0000

A dog turned into an unexpected hero by saving 67 lives in Himachal Pradesh's Siyathi village which was devastated by landslide on June 30, 2025. While monsoon continues to batter the region claiming at least 80 lives so far the dog's contribution to saving lives has brought some good news to the affected people.

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At least 1 dead, nearly 30 missing as floods destroy Miteri Bridge on China-Nepal border

Rishav Kothari — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:57:50 +0000

At least 1 fatality and nearly 30 people were reported missing as floods and landslide along the Nepal-China border destroyed the Miteri Bridge on July 8, 2025, halting trade along the key route connecting the two countries.

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Mühlendorf museum destroyed, 100 evacuated after multiple mudslides hit Gschnitztal valley, Tyrol, Austria

Reet Kaur — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:13:14 +0000

Severe thunderstorms triggered at least six mudslides in Gschnitz, Tyrol, Austria at around 18:00 local time (LT) on June 30, 2025, prompting the evacuation of over 100 people and causing extensive infrastructural damage. Follow-up landslides and evacuations continued through July 2, while local and military crews carry out major cleanup operations.

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Ten killed as massive landslide buries homes near Medellín, Colombia

Rishav Kothari — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:10:00 +0000

At least 10 fatalities were reported following a massive landslide near the city of Medellín, Colombia, on June 24, 2025. Around 15 people remain missing, while 15 others were injured as the landslide buried multiple homes.

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Heavy rainfall triggers landslide and road closure on I‑40, Tennessee

Harsh Vardhan — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:33:54 +0000

Flash flooding and a landslide closed Interstate-40 (I-40) in both directions near the Tennessee-North Carolina border on June 18, 2025, following intense localized rainfall. Risk assessment by authorities is underway as further rainfall is expected in the region.

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Six dead after mudslide sweeps truck off the road in Ayacucho, Peru

Harsh Vardhan — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:07:55 +0000

A mudslide struck a mountain road in Peru’s Ayacucho region on Sunday, June 1, sweeping a truck off its route. The vehicle fell into a ravine, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board and triggering a difficult rescue operation.

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Landslide in Sikkim leaves 3 soldiers dead, 6 remain missing

Harsh Vardhan — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:44:18 +0000

Three Indian soldiers lost their lives and six more went missing in Sikkim on June 1, 2025, after heavy rains caused devastating floods and landslides. The ongoing storm has disrupted travel and forced large-scale rescue efforts as the region braces for more rainfall.

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Rockfall in West Java quarry claims 10 lives, Indonesia

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:47:00 +0000

At least 10 people were killed, and six others injured on May 30, 2025, following a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java, Indonesia. Search efforts to locate individuals buried beneath the rubble will continue on May 31.

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Massive landslide from Birch Glacier collapse buries Blatten, Switzerland

Rishav Kothari — Wed, 28 May 2025 18:28:28 +0000

A massive landslide triggered by the collapse of the Birch Glacier destroyed the village of Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. One person has been reported missing, and many houses were completely flattened.

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Rapid glacier movement and landslides at Birch Glacier force evacuation, prompt monitoring initiative in Switzerland

Rishav Kothari — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:57:56 +0000

As landslides above the village of Blatten on May 26, 2025, the Swiss government plans to establish a national monitoring system using satellite data. This is in order to anticipate ground movement-related threats similar to the one occurring at the Birch Glacier over the village.

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