Landslide in Indonesia’s West Java Kills Over 20, Dozens Missing
Search-and-Rescue Operations Underway
A landslide in West Java, Indonesia, over the weekend has claimed the lives of at least 23 people, while search teams continue looking for 42 individuals reported missing, officials said.
Heavy Rain Triggers Disaster
Heavy rainfall began on Saturday, sweeping through a marine training camp and engulfing homes in Pasirlangu village, located on the slopes of Mount Burangrang.
Authorities have mobilized search-and-rescue teams, including local emergency units and military personnel, to locate survivors and recover bodies amid unstable terrain and ongoing rain.
Community Impact
Residents and families in the affected area are facing severe disruption, with many homes destroyed or damaged. Officials have urged locals to remain cautious due to the risk of further landslides in the region.
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