Tragedy in Central Java: Landslide Claims Lives and Leaves Many Missing
Rescuers search for survivors as Central Java landslide kills at least 17
Indonesia resumes search for 13 missing after deadly landslide in Central Java
Indonesian rescuers on Wednesday were searching for 13 people missing after a landslide in Central Java province which killed at least 17 people, an official said. Torrential rain in the city of Pekalongan in Central Java province caused a landslide on Tuesday and heavy rain and fog were hindering rescue efforts.
Torrential rains on Monday caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through nine villages in Pekalongan regency of Central Java province.
The heavy rains caused rivers to overflow on the main island of Java, flooding nine villages and sending mud, rocks, and debris cascading down the mountainsides.
This mobile phone photo provided by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows rescue teams evacuating a body of a victim after landslide hit Kasimpar village in Pekalongan Regency,
Flash floods and landslides in Pekalongan Regency, located in Central Java province, have killed at least 16 people, with three individuals still missing and 10 others injured, Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Tuesday.
Flash floods in Central Java, Indonesia, have claimed at least 16 lives, with nine people still missing. Torrential rains caused rivers to overflow, leading to landslides in mountain hamlets. Rescue operations are ongoing in the worst-hit areas as the seasonal rains pose continued threat.
"Sixteen people were confirmed dead. For injured victims, 10 have been referred to hospitals and the nearest community health centre," Adj. Sr. Comr. Doni Prakoso, police chief in Pekalongan city, told local broadcaster Metro TV.
At least 16 people have been killed and five more are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Indonesia’s Central Java province, local police and disaster officials said on Tuesday. “Sixteen people were confirmed dead.
Flooding and landslides in central Indonesia's Java province have killed 17 people and left eight missing.According to Antara news agency on the 21st local
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