Twenty dead, dozens trapped in deadly India landslide

Maharashtra, July 21 (BBC): Twenty people have died and more than hundred are still trapped after a massive landslide hit a village in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

The landslide occurred in Irshalwadi village in Raigad district on Wednesday night and flattened out several homes.

Rescue efforts have resumed after they were halted on Thursday night due to heavy rain.

Officials say the disaster spot is located on a hilltop and the tough terrain is hindering rescue operations.

Around 105 people are still missing, the Maharashtra government has said.

Several states in India have been receiving heavy rainfall over the past two weeks, triggering floods and landslides. India's weather department has said that heavy rainfall will continue over the next few days in parts of Maharashtra state, including Raigad district.