Wayanad to Kedarnath: India's 7 deadliest landslides in history

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Wayanad Landslide (2024)

On July 30, 2024, Kerala's Wayanad district experienced devastating landslides, destroying homes, uprooting trees, and isolating areas. Image credits: X

Manipur Landslide (2023)

In 2023, heavy rains triggered a landslide on National Highway 37 in Manipur, killing over 40 people. Image credits: X

Malin Landslide (2014)

July 2014 saw heavy rains cause a massive landslide in Maharashtra’s Malin village, resulting in over 150 fatalities. Image credits: X

Kedarnath Landslide (2013)

In 2013, torrential rains led to devastating floods and landslides in Uttarakhand, killing over 5,000 people. Image credits: X

Mapla Landslide (1998)

August 1998 brought consecutive landslides in Uttar Pradesh's Mapla, killing over 380 and wiping out an entire village. Image credits: X

Darjeeling Landslide (1968)

In 1968, floods caused a landslide in Darjeeling, West Bengal, cutting a national highway and killing over 1,000 people. Image credits: X

Guwahati Landslide (1948)

In September 1948, a massive landslide in Guwahati, Assam, buried a village and claimed over 500 lives. Image credits: X

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