DHAKA: At least 20 people have been killed in a landslide as monsoon rains continue to batter parts of South-East Asia.

The landslip in the eastern Indian state of Manipur buried a whole village, Indian media reported.

In neighboring Myanmar, four western regions have been declared disaster zones after heavy floods left at least 27 people dead.

Incessant rain over several weeks has led to flooding and landslides in most of the country.

Wind and rain from Cyclone Komen added to damage in recent days.

The landslide in Manipur state hit a remote village in Chandel district, bordering Myanmar, early on Saturday.

Rescue teams were not expected to get there until Sunday because of heavy rains and landslides, a local MP said.

Continuous rain in recent days has washed away bridges and roads and left thousands homeless, Indian NDTV reported, says the BBC.

In Myanmar, Mg Mg Khin, the director of disaster management with the national Red Cross, told the BBC the country was facing ‘a big disaster’ and that there was a risk of more rain over the coming weeks.

BDST: 2231 HRS, AUG 01, 2015
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