India: Shocking video of buildings collapsing like playing cards – fears for those stranded after massive landslide

Shocking footage shows houses sliding down the hillside and collapsing

Local media reported that the authorities in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh fear that many people will remain trapped after a massive landslide occurred there.

Television networks broadcast pictures of a number of collapsed buildings on the hillside, along with trees and mud, in the state’s Kullu district.

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh said local authorities identified the danger and evacuated a commercial building two days ago.

Shocking videos

#to update | #Himachal Pradesh: collapse of four buildings #coloAnnie’s town this morning post # landslide. pic.twitter.com/62IsQYrPtj

– Times of India (@timesofindia) August 24, 2023

Several buildings collapsed in Ani of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/qJZurRnSY9

– weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) August 24, 2023

Important update coming from Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. Amid continuing challenges, a new landslide in Ani affected two other buildings. Our thoughts are with the people who are facing these many tragedies.# Himachal tragedy #Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/Xylo8NWwij

– Nikhil Saini (@iNikhilsaini) August 24, 2023

Earlier in August, more than 50 people lost their lives again in the same state due to landslides, while houses were flattened and cars and buses were found on the edge of cliffs when roads collapsed.

Unusually heavy rains and melting snow have caused flash floods in the mountainous regions of India, Pakistan and Nepal in recent years.