36 perish in landslides in India’s Maharashtra — Local Administration

As many as 36 people were killed in three landslides in the Raigad region in India’s western state of Maharashtra, local administration said on Friday.

“The 36 people lost their lives in three landslides in the Raigad region of Maharashtra,’’ the administration said.

Over the past days a heavy rainfall caused flooding in the region and affected both road and rail traffic.

According to media reports, over 30 more people may be trapped under the debris.