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7 Dead, 82 Missing After Devastating Landslide Hits Indonesia's West Java

A deadly landslide has struck a village in Indonesia's West Java province, resulting in seven confirmed deaths. Eighty-two people are currently reported missing following the disaster. The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall that had been forecast by meteorological agencies for the region. Rescue teams are intensifying efforts to locate survivors as the high number of missing persons raises grave concerns.

Key Points: Indonesia Landslide: 7 Killed, 82 Missing in West Java

  • 7 fatalities confirmed
  • 82 individuals reported missing
  • Landslide in West Bandung region
  • Heavy rainfall warnings were in place
  • Search and rescue operations ongoing
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7 killed, 82 missing after landslide in Indonesia

Heavy rainfall triggers a deadly landslide in West Java, Indonesia, leaving 7 dead and 82 missing as search and rescue efforts intensify.

"the number of missing persons remains high and expressing hope that search and rescue efforts would be intensified today - Indonesian official"

Jakarta, January 24

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency announced today that seven people were killed and 82 others reported missing following a landslide in West Java province, amid reports of heavy rainfall in the area.

An Indonesian official said the landslide struck a village in the West Bandung region, noting that the number of missing persons remains high and expressing hope that search and rescue efforts would be intensified today.

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency had earlier warned of adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall in West Java province for a week, according to local Kompas news outlet.

- ANI

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Priya S
Horrible news. 82 missing is a huge number. It reminds me of the Kerala floods. When will governments learn to act on weather warnings proactively? Thoughts with Indonesia.
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Rohit P
Very sad. Indonesia is our neighbor and faces many of the same climate challenges. Hope the Indian government and NGOs are ready to offer assistance if needed.
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Sarah B
This is heartbreaking. The article says they had a week's warning about heavy rain. Were evacuation orders issued? Sometimes authorities are too slow to act, costing lives.
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Meera T
Om Shanti. Such a terrible loss. We must learn from each other's disasters. In Himachal and Uttarakhand, landslides are becoming more frequent too. Climate change is real.
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David E
The scale of this is devastating. My prayers are with the rescue teams working in difficult conditions. Hope they can save as many people as possible.

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