Mountain landslide in Maharashtra’s Irshalwadi buries 40 homes, leads to multiple fatalities

Mountain landslide in Maharashtra’s Irshalwadi buries 40 homes, leads to multiple fatalities

In the late hours of July 19, 2023, a catastrophic landslide struck Irshalwadi, a tribal village in the Khalapur tehsil of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, claiming the lives of 16 individuals and leaving around 80 to 100 persons feared trapped. The landslide, triggered by three days of intense rainfall, buried approximately 40 homes and significantly hampered subsequent rescue operations.

Devastating mudflow in Quetame leaves 20 dead and 9 missing, Colombia

Devastating mudflow in Quetame leaves 20 dead and 9 missing, Colombia

A devastating mudflow struck Quetame, Colombia, late on July 17, 2023, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and leaving 9 individuals missing. The disaster, precipitated by intense rainfall, also led to significant property damage, including the destruction of several homes and a key trade route.

Five rescued, nine missing after massive landslide in central China’s Hubei Province

Five rescued, nine missing after massive landslide in central China’s Hubei Province

Rescue operations are in progress in central China’s Hubei Province after a massive landslide struck a highway construction site on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The landslide, which involved over 500 000 m3 (17.6 million ft3) of soil, has led to the rescue of five individuals, while nine others remain missing, according to a statement from local authorities.

Road collapse in Rivière-Éternité leaves two missing, one critically injured

Road collapse in Rivière-Éternité leaves two missing, one critically injured

Two individuals went missing on July 1, 2023, after a road in Rivière-Éternité, Quebec, Canada, gave way due to a landslide triggered by a river surge. The pair, along with a man now in critical condition, were clearing debris after a thunderstorm when the incident occurred.

Deadly landslides hit China’s Sichuan Province

Deadly landslides hit China’s Sichuan Province

Four people have died and three others are missing after landslides, triggered by flash floods, hit Wenchuan county in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2023. The landslides have led to the evacuation of more than 900 people.

Large rock avalanche at Flüchthorn Peak in the Austrian Alps

Large rock avalanche at Flüchthorn Peak in the Austrian Alps

A significant rock avalanche took place on June 11, 2023, descending from the slopes of Flüchthorn in the Austrian Alps. Flüchthorn, also known as Piz Fenga due to its location on the Austria-Switzerland border, stands 3 399 m (11 150 feet) high in the Silvretta Alps.