Summary
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for about 80 missing people after a landslide in West Java province killed at least 10 people. Heavy rain caused the landslide, which has disrupted the area and made rescue operations difficult. The search resumed after being paused due to bad weather conditions.
Key Facts
- A landslide in West Java, Indonesia, caused by heavy rain, resulted in 10 confirmed deaths and about 80 people missing.
- Rescue efforts were paused overnight due to harsh weather but resumed the next day.
- Rescuers are using drones and dogs to help locate missing people, despite unstable terrain and ongoing rain.
- Floods and landslides in Indonesia are common during the rainy season, from October to March.
- The recent disaster follows previous deadly floods and landslides on Sumatra island, which killed around 1,200 people.
- Environmental factors, like deforestation, may have contributed to the severity of these disasters.
- Local authorities in West Java have warned about the difficult and unstable terrain in the affected areas.
