Woman killed in landslide in Tamil Nadu

Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu: A 42-year-old woman was killed in a rain-triggered landslide here, fire and rescue officials said on Monday.

The victim has been identified as R Jayalakshmi. The incident took place on Sunday evening near Coonoor in the district.

According to authorities, Jayalakshmi was caught in the landslide when she opened the door of her house after noticing rainwater entering it. Suddenly, a landslide occurred, burying him under a mound of mud, they said.

She was killed instantly and her body was found after a two-hour struggle, officials added.

Her husband and two children were sleeping in a nearby room when the incident occurred and they escaped unhurt.