Bangladesh : Ferocity of the landslides

Landslides and lightning strikes in southeastern Bangladesh, City of Chittagong was triggered by storms and the torrential monsoon rains pounded on the disaster-prone country had taken life of more than a 100.

Landslides are a regular occurrence in hilly areas of Chittagong. Experts have previously warned of disastrous consequences as a result of the government's failure to stop the illegal clearing of hill areas for housing.