Video - Hundreds feared dead in Haldummulla landslide - Top developments

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Hundreds of people are missing after a landslide smashed into a row of line houses in a mountainous area in Haldummulla in Badulla District, early hours of this (29)morning, and rescue missions are underway with the aid of police, army and the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

According to a senior DMC officer at least 120 line houses have been destroyed and several people believed to be trapped under the rubble. “There were more than 150 families living in that village. At least 500 men, women and children – believed to be trapped,” he added.

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1.Triggered by heavy rain fall reported in the area for several days, the side of a mountain had collapsed into the row of line houses in Meeriyabeddawatta in Koslanda at around 2.30 a.m.

2.the rescue missions are stared with the aid of police, army and the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

3.Airforce spokesperson wing commander Gihan Seneviratne said that a Bell 212 rescue helicopter has been deployed for rescue operations.A team representing the Landslide Research and Risk Management Division has too headed to the scene.

4.First 3 Bodies recovered around 11am

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12.30 pm
10 bodies recovered so far as rescue operation continues, following landslide in Meeriyabedda Estate - Haldumulla: Divisional Secretary - Badulla- Gold FM News

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