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- A seven-year-old boy, Pynhun Umbah, was killed and four family members were injured when a landslide hit their house in Umlamphlang village in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district at around 4am on Monday.
- Police said the landslide was caused by heavy overnight rainfall while the family was asleep.
- The injured father and three siblings were admitted to Umtrai Primary Health Centre.
- Authorities conducted an inquest, and the family declined a post-mortem, stating there was no foul play.
- The incident comes amid continuous rainfall across Meghalaya, which has heightened the risk of landslides and flooding.
What to watch next
- Conditions of the four injured family members at Umtrai PHC
- Further landslides or flooding as rainfall continues across Meghalaya
- Any advisories or monitoring steps by authorities in vulnerable areas
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