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Himachal: Massive landslide dumps five houses under thousands tons of debris in Boh valley in Kangra district

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Dharamsala, July 12

The first heavy monsoon rain in Dharamsala region has led to a flash flood in Bhagsunag area and lower Dharamsala and a massive landslide in Boh valley located about 30 kms from here.

As per the reports, about 12 people were missing in remote Boh valley as a massive landslide dumped thousands of tons of debris over their houses.

About five houses and their inmates are expected to be trapped under debris in Boh valley.

SP Kangra, Vimukt Ranjan who was heading to the spot said that one body has been recovered as exact number of deceased could only be ascertained after the rescue operations were over.

The sources here said though the landslide occurred at about 10.30 am the rescue teams had not reached the spot till the filing of this report.

The rescue teams could not reach as the road to the area was blocked due to landslides.

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