Two killed, 41 missing in landslide in Indonesia
Two people died, three were injured and at least 41 people went missing after a serious landslide struck a village in Sukabumi, West Java province of Indonesia.
Rescue workers search for survivors at the site of a landslide triggered by heavy rain. (AFP)Jakarta (VNA)
- Two people died, three were injured and at least 41 people went missing after
a serious landslide struck a village in Sukabumi, West Java province of
Indonesia.
Spokesman of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said the landslide took place on late December 31 in Sinaresmi village as a result of prolonged heavy rains
“Search-and-rescue operations are still being conducted for the missing victims,” he said, adding that a total of 61 survivors have been taken to a temporary shelter.
As many as 34 houses in the village were buried in the landslide, according to BNPB’s report.
Indonesia is often hit by natural disasters and downpours. In October last year, flash floods and landslides happened in many provinces on Sumatra island, claiming 20 lives. In June 2016, nearly 50 people were killed in a landslide and flood in Banjarnegara area in Central Java province.
Most recently, a volcano tsunami hit Sunda Strait on December 22, 2018, leaving over 420 people dead, dozens missing and more than 7,000 others injured.-VNA
Spokesman of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said the landslide took place on late December 31 in Sinaresmi village as a result of prolonged heavy rains
“Search-and-rescue operations are still being conducted for the missing victims,” he said, adding that a total of 61 survivors have been taken to a temporary shelter.
As many as 34 houses in the village were buried in the landslide, according to BNPB’s report.
Indonesia is often hit by natural disasters and downpours. In October last year, flash floods and landslides happened in many provinces on Sumatra island, claiming 20 lives. In June 2016, nearly 50 people were killed in a landslide and flood in Banjarnegara area in Central Java province.
Most recently, a volcano tsunami hit Sunda Strait on December 22, 2018, leaving over 420 people dead, dozens missing and more than 7,000 others injured.-VNA
You should also see
VNA marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory with various activities
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) hosted an array of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).
See more
World
Indonesia develops sustainable tourism
Indonesia has been working to realise its goal of building a quality, sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism industry.
World
Vietnam to have many opportunities from digitalisation, green transformation: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that Vietnam will have many opportunities from digitalisation and green transformation, according to IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan.
World
Thailand’s EV sales forecast to miss target
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Thailand may fail to reach the estimate of 130,000 units this year as prices are likely to keep changing, according to Hyundai Mobility Thailand.
World
Thailand, EU hope to sign FTA in mid-2025
Before the Songkran holiday, senior officials from Thailand and the European Union (EU) met in Bangkok to discuss ways to promote their relationship, including the framework of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), green transformation, and Schengen visa waiver, Thai media has reported.
World
India’s trade deficit with ASEAN widens
India's trade deficit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has more than doubled since the implementation of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) in 2010.
