Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, with the problem aggravated by deforestation. (Photo: AP) Jakarta (VNA) – A landslide struck avillage in the Indonesian province of West Java on March 24, killing a womanwhile nine others including children went missing, the local authorityannounced on March 25.
The disaster took place in Cibenda village inWest Bandung regency after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area forabout two hours.
Acting Regent of West Bandung Arsan Latif saidthat nine villagers were feared to have been buried alive. On early March 25morning, rescuers found a woman killed in the landslide.
Latif said that about 400 villagers had to fleeto temporary shelters as dozens of houses were destroyed.
Floods and landslides often occur in Indonesiaduring the rainy season, particularly in areas which suffer from deforestationand prolonged torrential rain.
Earlier this month, flash floods and landslideson Sumatra island killed at least 30 people and many others are still missing.In December last year, a landslide and flood swept away dozens of houses,destroyed a hotel near Toba lake on Sumatra island, and killed at least twopeople./.
