Heavy rains have caused a deadly landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 10 injuries. The disaster was triggered by the downpour in the city of Pekalongan. Authorities are continuing their search for three missing individuals, fearing that the rain will persist for several more days.
The landslide has left houses damaged and cars submerged in mud, with roads and bridges also affected. Rescue efforts are underway to find the missing persons, with volunteers and heavy machinery being mobilized to access the difficult terrain.
Indonesia often faces landslides during the rainy season, which typically occurs between November and April. However, recent years have seen disasters caused by adverse weather outside of this period. In December, 10 people died in flash floods on Java, while in North Sumatra province, flash floods and landslides claimed the lives of at least 29 individuals.
Authorities are urging caution and for residents to be prepared for further heavy rain and potential landslides in the coming days. The search for missing persons in Pekalongan continues as the nation grapples with the aftermath of yet another natural disaster.
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