Summary
A landslide hit the village of Pasir Langu in West Java, Indonesia, burying around 34 houses and leaving many missing. Rescuers are working to recover bodies and help survivors as they face challenges due to unstable ground and the weather. Indonesian authorities are examining how land development may have contributed to the disaster.
Key Facts
- A landslide occurred on Mount Burangrang in West Java, burying 34 houses.
- 72 people remain missing, with concerns they are buried under mud and debris.
- So far, 25 bodies have been recovered by a 250-member search team.
- Poor ground conditions limit the use of heavy equipment for the search.
- Drones and K-9s assist in locating victims over a 2-kilometer stretch.
- Indonesian Vice President visited the site, urging new measures to prevent future disasters.
- Environmentalists attribute the landslide to long-term land misuse.
- Landslides and floods are common in Indonesia due to seasonal rains.
