More Than 2,000 Buried Alive in Papua New Guinea Landslide
SEAToday.com, Enga Province - Papua New Guinea’s National Disaster said on Monday (5/27) that as many as 2,000 people are believed to be buried alive by the massive landslide that struck Yambali Village, Enga Province, on Friday (5/24). This figure stands in stark contrast to the UN's initial estimate of 670 casualties.
Determining the scale of the disaster is difficult. The village's remote location in Papua New Guinea's mountainous terrain presents challenges for both communication and transporting relief workers and essential aid.
The landslide further complicates rescue efforts by burying a 200-meter stretch of the province's main highway under 6 meters of debris. Locals have begun digging with farming tools, but the sheer number of boulders necessitates heavy machinery for effective recovery.
International assistance has been formally requested by the government because only six bodies have been recovered as of Tuesday (5/28).
Recommended Article
News Update
OIKN Targets Legislative, Judicial Buildings to be Completed in...
The Nusantara Authority (OIKN) is targeting the construction of legislative and judicial infrastructure to be completed by 2028.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Confirms No Indonesian Citizens A...
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that no Indonesian citizens (WNI) were victims of the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Bogor Police to Implement Car-Free Night in Puncak to Ease New Ye...
Bogor Police implement Car-Free Night in Puncak for New Year's Eve from 6 PM to 2.30 AM, with traffic diversions, odd-even rule, and a one-way system.
Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Causing Extens...
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just 30 km off the coast of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday (12/17), triggering landslides and flattening multiple buildings, including several embassies.
Popular Post
SOEs Ministry Tries Out Four Days in Workweek System
The State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry is testing the implementation of a four-day workweek. This was shared on Instagram @lifeatkbumn on Saturday (6/8).
TransJakarta Extends Operational Hours of Soekarno-Hatta Airport...
TransJakarta extended its service time until midnight for the corridor with destination to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, starting Wednesday (6/19).
