A large landslide shocked the people of Nari village in the Chirawa area of Rajasthan early Wednesday morning. A part of a nearby hill broke apart with a loud, explosion-like sound following heavy rainfall.
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Thankfully, no one was hurt. However, the sudden collapse caused panic among villagers, who believe that illegal and excessive mining is the real reason behind the incident.
Reports say that it started raining heavily on Tuesday night, and by 5 a.m. on Wednesday, the rain picked up again. Soon after, villagers saw strange movements in the hill. Acting quickly, they moved away — just in time. A huge section of the hill fell with a deafening sound, raising a cloud of dust and shaking nearby areas.
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Residents say that illegal blasting for mining has been happening in that hill, breaking safety rules. Some people even felt tremors from the landslide in nearby villages. There are also reports that a nearby government school building developed cracks, possibly due to the constant blasting and the landslide.
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After the incident, Chirawa tehsildar Kamaldeep Poonia visited the site and advised villagers to stay away from the hill. He confirmed that an official report has been sent to higher authorities for further action.
