The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia’s remote island has risen to 50, with four people still missing in the final day of the search.
The landslide hit Cerasan Island on March 6, killing many residents of the village. People’s houses were buried under mud and rubble. A spokesman for the local government said counting until yesterday A total of 50 people were found dead, 49 of whom have been identified, while four others are missing. At least eight children were among the dead.
Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 villagers have been displaced and forced to stay in various government-provided facilities. Officials say many villagers are still afraid to return home as some villages still lack electricity. Officials will meet today on whether to extend the search and rescue operation.
Meanwhile, heavy rains caused landslides in Bogor. outside of Jakarta during yesterday At least two people have died and four others are still buried under the mud.
Source: Thai News Agency