Extreme weather and climate-fuelled heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Indonesia’s West Java, killing at least 17 people. Homes have been buried as authorities race to carry out rescue operations amid worsening weather conditions.


Indonesia Landslide: Deadly Rains Trigger Landslide In Indonesia's West Java 

Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Java, Indonesia Region

The death toll from a series of landslides in central java in Indonesia Has risen to 18, with more than 30 people still missing. Heavy rains have battered the island over the past week Triggering disasters in the districts of Cilacap and Banjarnegara.


Central Java Landslides Claim 18 Lives Amid Heavy Rain 

According to the search results, Ganjar Pranowo is a former governor of Central Java and a presidential candidate for the 2024 Indonesian election

Indonesia: Defence minister Pranowo's ratings drop

Indonesia, which is located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, was struck by an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude on Wednesday, reported Reuters citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Indonesia: Magnitude 6.2 quake jolts south of Java

Another volcanic eruption around the Pacific is making headlines, triggering concerns all across Indonesia. Mount Semeru erupted on its most densely populated island, Java, spewing a column of ash 1.5 kms into the air and prompting the authorities to raise the volcano alert status to the highest level.

Indonesia: Mount Semeru volcano erupts; hundreds evacuated

After being buried under the debris of a damaged house for more than two days, a six-year-old boy in Indonesia was miraculously pulled alive amidst hopes and prayers, after a powerful earthquake struck the western Java province.

Indonesia earthquake: Buried alive for two days, six-year-old boy miraculously rescued

The death toll in Indonesia earthquake has risen to 268, many of which are children who were at school when the quake struck. Rescuers are still searching under the debris before the 72-hours golden window to find the survivors closes.

Indonesia Earthquake: At least 268 dead, over 151 still missing two days after disaster

Indonesia was jolted by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake. Early reports say at least 46 people have been killed and about 700 people are injured. Watch this video to know more.

Killer Earthquake in Indonesia: Strong tremors topple houses in Java

On October 1, police had to fire tear gas after violence broke out following an Indonesian soccer match in east Java. The police action started a rush for the exit resulting in chaos which left 125 people killed and more than a hundred others injured.

EXCLUSIVE | Indonesia: Violence at soccer match kills 125, police action leads to stampede

Spectators of the deadly Indonesian football match have said that the police locked some exits as it fired tear gas on the rowdy crowd. This comes as police investigation noted that police wrongly used tear gas in the stadium.

Indonesia Football Tragedy: No orders to use tear gas on the crowd

A stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. Indonesian president called for an investigation and put further matches on halt.

Indonesia Stampede Tragedy: At least 32 children among the dead

In Indonesia, at least 125 people have been killed, 180 have been injured after a riot broke out due to a football match in East Java. The casualties include 123 football fans and two police officers.

Indonesia: Violence breaks out after football match, at least 125 killed in riot

In Indonesia, at least 129 people have been killed, 180 have bee injured after a riot broke out due to a football match in East Java. The casualties include 125 football fans and two police officers.

Indonesia Riot: Violence breaks out after football match, 129 killed

Indonesia Deadly Riot | Police: Fired tear gas after fans from losing team invaded pitch

Indonesia Riot Probe: Chair of football association issues apologies to victims' families

Indonesia Football Stampede | Police: 34 people died on the spot

Reports say Arema FC fans invaded the pitch after 3-2 loss to Persebaya Surabaya club. Police responded with tear gas after two officers were killed, triggering a stampede.

At least 174 people dead after stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia

The search and rescue operation has been impacted after Indonesia's Mount Semeru spewed more ash on Monday (December 6). The volcano had erupted on Saturday and left dozens with burns, forcing thousands to flee as a huge cloud of hot ash engulfed villages in eastern Java.

Indonesia: Death toll rises as volcano erupts again, aerial photos show extent of devastation

Officials and researchers in Indonesia are working to preserve a small pocket of forest on the java island, as the habitat of the Javan gibbon also known as the silvery gibbon. The primate unique to central and western Java, is now endangered by climate change and human encroachment. The estimates say, there are only around 4000 Javan gibbons left. Take a look.

Officials in Indonesia work to preserve small pocket of forest on the java island

Indonesian officials and researchers are working to preserve a small pocket of forest on the heavily populated island of Java as the habitat of the Javan gibbon, which they say is endangered by climate change and human encroachment.

Indonesia races to preserve Java gibbon's home that aids in vegetation growth

Indonesia's Java island was hit with a magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Saturday. The media reports say that the strong earthquake has damaged buildings in several cities.

Indonesia: Java island jolted by magnitude 6.0 earthquake

Landslides caused by heavy rain in western Indonesia killed 11 and injured 18, the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said on Sunday. The landslides at Cihanjuang Village in West Java, about 150 km (95 miles) southeast of the capital Jakarta took place at 4 p.

Indonesia landslides kill 11, injure 18 in West Java

The death toll in Indonesia floods rose to 21 even as forecasters warned of heavy rain on Thursday. "We're still updating the figures from various sources and there is a possibility that the toll could increase," National disaster agency spokesman Agus Wibowo said.

Death toll in Indonesia flood rises to 21; thousands displaced

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