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| Date | 16 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Time | 08:30 (IST) |
| Location | Ankola, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India |
| Type | Landslide |
| Cause | Rain, road construction |
| Outcome | Loss of human life and property |
| Deaths | 9 |
| Missing | 2 |
On 16 July 2024, at approximately 08:30 IST, a landslide occurred in Shirur, Ankola in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1][2][3] The landslide was caused by construction work and heavy rains, and resulted in at least nine deaths, with two missing in the debris or nearby Gangavali River.
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