2014 Malin landslide
On 30 July 2014, a landslide occurred in the village of Malin in the Ambegaon taluka of the Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The landslide, which hit early in the morning while residents were asleep, was believed to have been caused by a burst of heavy rainfall, and killed at least 151 people. Rains continued after the landslide making rescue efforts difficult.
Location of Maharashtra in India | |
Date | 30 July 2014 |
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Location | Malin, Ambegaon taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra, India |
Coordinates | 19°9′40″N 73°41′18″E |
Cause | Landslide due to heavy rain |
Deaths | 151 |
Missing | 100 |
Property damage | 40 houses |
Malin
Location of Malin in Maharashtra state.
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