JAMMU & KASHMIR – At least 2 people were killed in a Jammu & Kashmir landslide that hit a vehicle at a hydropower project site, according to authorities on Monday. The landslide struck near the Dangduru area in Kishtwar district late Sunday night, trapping several workers, officials said. The Kishtwar Red Cross Society said two […]
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Garbage Landslide in Indonesia Kills 5
INDONESIA – A garbage landslide in Indonesia killed at least 5 people and left 4 others missing, after a mound of garbage collapsed at country’s largest landfill, according to authorities on Monday. The landslide occurred at the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Processing Site just outside the capital, Jakarta. “One more body was found this afternoon, bringing […]
Indonesia Flooding and Landslides Disrupts Life
INDONESIA – Indonesia flooding and landslides disrupted life as residential buildings and streets got submerged, according to local reports on Wednesday. In Denpasar, flash floods submerged streets and homes after nearby rivers overflowed, with water levels reaching up to one meter in some areas on Tuesday, according to the Jakarta Globe. Residents reported significant damage […]
Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 10, 81 Missing
INDONESIA – The death toll from West Java landslide in Indonesia rose to 10 on Sunday Jan. 25, with 81 still missing. The landslide struck a village in West Bandung regency on Saturday, with dozens of homes reportedly buried under mud and debris. The military said there were reports that 23 soldiers were also among […]
Landslide in West Java Indonesia Kills 8
INDONESIA – At least 8 people were killed and 82 others went missing following a landslide in West Java, Indonesia on Saturday. The landslide impacted a village in the West Bandung regency, Cisarua Police Chief AY Yogaswara said, according to state-run news agency Antara. Dozens of houses were reportedly buried under the landslide. A search […]
Friday a Day of Mourning in Philippines After Landfill Collapse Kills 13
PHILIPPINES – After a landfill collapse killed 13 and left 23 others missing, the local city council announced on Wednesday that Friday Jan. 16 will be a day of mourning for the victims. The Cebu City council declared Jan. 16 as a day of mourning for the victims of the Binaliw landfill landslide, at it […]
Landslides and Floods Caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka Kills 123
SRI LANKA – The death toll from landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka have risen to 123, with another 130 missing according to local reports on Saturday. The Kandy District has reported 51 deaths, with 67 people still unaccounted for. In the Badulla District, 35 deaths have been confirmed, and 27 […]
Death Toll from Mudslides in Sri Lanka at 56
SRI LANKA – As of Friday Nov. 28, the death toll from mudslides in Sri Lanka was at least 56, with 21 missing according to local reports. Rescue operations continue in hard-hit areas as the island country remains under severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and landslides since Nov. 17, disrupting life across […]
Death Toll in Sri Lanka from Floods and Landslides at 31
SRI LANKA – The death toll in Sri Lanka from ongoing floods and landslides since Nov. 17 is at least 31 according to local reports on Thursday. Rescue operations continue in the hard-hit areas as the island country remains under severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and continuous landslides, which have disrupted daily […]
Indonesia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 31
INDONESIA – The Indonesia landslide death toll have risen to 31 according to local authorities on Saturday, while search for the remaining 20 continues. In Pandanarum village, Banjarnegara Regency in Central Java, 18 people remain missing, while authorities have recovered 10 bodies, state-run Antara News reported, citing Budiono, head of the joint search and rescue […]
Landslides in Indonesian Java Provinces Kill 18
INDONESIA – At least 18 people died from landslides in Indonesian Java provinces, while 33 went missing according to authorities on Monday. The death toll from the landslide that struck the city of Cilacap in the Central Java province rose to 16 as search efforts entered their fifth day on Monday. Search and Rescue Mission […]
Floods and Landslides in Vietnam Kill 6
VIETNAM – At least 6 people were killed and others were trapped under the soil after heavy rains resulted to floods and landslides in Vietnam on Sunday night. A passenger bus was buried, killing 6 while 16 others were injured in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province according to local reports on Monday. The bus, carrying […]
Death Toll from Central Java Landslides in Indonesia Rises to 11
INDONESIA – The death toll from the Central Java landslides in Indonesia have risen to 11, with 12 still missing as of Sunday Nov.16. M. Abdullah, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Cilacap, where the landslide occurred, said that authorities are continuing search efforts for the remaining 12 victims after 11 victims have […]
Papua New Guinea Landslide Kills 21
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – At least 21 people were killed and many others feared trapped after a landslide hit a Papua New Guinea village in Enga province, according to local reports on Friday. The landslide hit the small village of Kukas in Minamb Valley in Wapenmanda District overnight, according to the National Broadcasting Corporation of […]
Death Toll From Nepal Floods at 60
NEPAL – The Nepal floods death toll on Tuesday rose to 60 after heavy rains triggered flash floods over the last few days according to local reports. The fatalities include 19 men, 26 women, and 15 children, The Himalayan Times reported, citing Armed Police Force (APF) spokesman Shailendra Thapa. Heavy rain caused flooding in various […]