The administration in Maharashtra`s Raigad district has sought assistance from citizens after a landslide at the hilly hamlet of Irshalwadi killed at least 16 people and destroyed several houses, reported PTI.

In the appeal issued by the district information officer on Friday, the administration said the mudslide within the limits of Chowk-Nanivali gram panchayat has adversely affected the residents and damaged their personal belongings and livestock.