Indonesia Landslides: Death Toll Climbs as Rain Worsens

The death toll from a series of devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has tragically risen to 30. Rescuers are continuing their search for numerous people still unaccounted for following the catastrophic events. Heavy rainfall was identified as the cause of a major landslide in Banjarnegara district, Central Java, which destroyed at least 48 homes.

Over 700 personnel, including military, police, and volunteers, are engaged in the extensive search and rescue operations. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that additional bodies were recovered, bringing the Banjarnegara death toll to 10. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a landslide struck three villages in neighbouring Cilacap district, claiming at least 20 lives.