Pithoragarh landslide toll rises to 43
August 9th, 2009 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANIPithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Aug 9 (ANI): The death toll from the landslide in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district has risen to 43.
According to sources, at least 20 bodies have been pulled out from the debris so far. On Saturday, the landslide buried three remote villages in Uttarakhand.
At least 46 families have been affected by the tragedy.
Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced a compensation of one lakh rupees as exgratia to the kin of each of the deceased.
A downpour has lashed the region since Friday evening. (ANI)
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