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Mudslide Buries Indonesian Village: 17 Dead, Dozens Missing
26 Jan
Summary
- Seventeen people confirmed dead as rescuers search for 73 missing in West Java landslide.
- Heavy rains caused a massive mudslide to barrel through the village of Pasirlangu.
- Deforestation is blamed for increasing landslide risks in the affected region.
As of Monday, the death toll from a massive landslide in Indonesia's West Bandung region has reached 17, with rescuers continuing a desperate search for 73 individuals still unaccounted for. The disaster occurred early Saturday when heavy rains triggered a flow of soil and mud that swept through the village of Pasirlangu, burying residential areas and displacing over 650 people. More than 50 houses sustained severe damage.
Rescuers are navigating the unstable terrain at the foot of Mount Burangrang, using heavy equipment while exercising extreme caution due to the risk of subsequent landslides, exacerbated by ongoing bad weather. This incident echoes concerns raised following deadly floods and landslides on Sumatra island late last year, which led to significant loss of life and prompted legal action against companies.
