At least 256 people have died and around 200 are still missing after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad. The Army has rescued over 1,000 people and over 190 people are still missing, as reported by news agency PTI. Watch in for more details!

Wayanad landslides: Death toll reaches 277, Indian army rescue operations intensify

Military personnel intensified search and rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad. Multiple landslides claimed the lives of over 167 people. Nearly 1,600 people have been rescued from the hillside villages. Hundreds are still missing.

Wayanad landslides: Over 200 dead, thousands rescued; Army intensifies search op.

The death toll in the series of landslides which hit Wayanad in the early hours of Tuesday has increased to 151. Watch to know more.

Wayanad landslides leave a trail of destruction, extreme weather hampering rescue efforts

Multiple landslides wreaked havoc in Kerala's Wayanad. At least 176 people died and 225 are still missing. Scientists say that the combined damage of climate change, excessive mining and loss of green cover may have caused landslides.

Wayanad Landslide: At least 176 dead, 225 still missing

Several people including children have died in landslides that hit Kerala's hilly Wayanad district in India. As of now, 74 people have been successfully rescued while hundreds of people are feared trapped under the debris.Several people including children have died in landslides that hit Kerala's hilly Wayanad district in India. As of now, 74 people have been successfully rescued while hundreds of people are feared trapped under the debris.

Landslides leave a trail of destruction in Kerala, 116 bodies in postmortem

Several people including children have died in landslides that hit Kerala's hilly Wayanad district in India. As of now, 74 people have been successfully rescued while hundreds of people are feared trapped under the debris.

Kerala Landslides: Death toll rises to 67, rescue operations underway in Wayanad

Kerala Landslides: 93 dead, 128 hurt in Wayanad landslide

The death toll from landslides in a remote region of southern Ethiopia has risen to 257. Now the United Nations has said that the number could soar up to 500. Rescuers pressed on with the grim search for bodies and survivors in Kencho Shacha Gozdi, with crowds of distraught people digging through mud.

UN: Ethiopia landslide death toll could reach 500

<p>The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and is expected to almost double, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said on Thursday.</p>

<p>Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night and a second one on Monday engulfed those engaged in rescue efforts.</p>

<p>"The death toll is expected to rise to up to 500 people as per information received from local authorities," UNOCHA said in a report.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Ethiopia's National Disaster Risk Management Commission had put the death toll at 229.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Ethiopia landslide kills 148 men &amp; 81 women, disaster struck southern Ethiopia</strong></p>

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<p>Dagmawi Ayele, an administrator for the Gofa Zone said rescuers had so far recovered 226 bodies, which had been buried after a funeral ceremony, and were searching for 20 more.</p>

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The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and is expected to almost double, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said on Thursday.

The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and is expected to almost double, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said on Thursday. Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night and a second one on Monday engulfed those engaged in rescue efforts. "The death toll is expected to rise to up to 500 people as per information received from local authorities," UNOCHA said in a report. On Tuesday, Ethiopia's National Disaster Risk Management Commission had put the death toll at 229. Also watch | Ethiopia landslide kills 148 men & 81 women, disaster struck southern Ethiopia × Dagmawi Ayele, an administrator for the Gofa Zone said rescuers had so far recovered 226 bodies, which had been buried after a funeral ceremony, and were searching for 20 more. "It is too dangerous to approach to the site," he said, adding that the rains were continuing on Thursday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could reach 500, UN agency says

A deadly landslide hit Ethiopia's Gofa district. At least 50 bodies were pulled from the mud following two landslides in southern Ethiopia. Photographs shared on social media showed scores of people on a blank hillside searching for victims. Watch in for more details!

Ethiopia's Gofa district hit by two landslides, injured transferred to local hospital

Ethiopia landslide kills 148 men & 81 women, disaster struck southern Ethiopia

Ethiopia landslide: 55 bodies unearthed in Ethiopia, death toll expected to rise

A deadly landslide hit Ethiopia's Gofa district. At least 50 bodies were pulled from the mud following two landslides in southern Ethiopia. Photographs shared on social media showed scores of people on a blank hillside searching for victims.

Ethiopia landslide: At least 50 bodies pulled from mud in Ethiopia

<p>A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka&nbsp;on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead. The incident occurred on National Highway 66, according to officials.</p>

<p>Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that a total of seven people, including four members of a single family, are believed to have died in the landslide triggered by incessant rains.</p>

<p>A police officer told Press Trust of India that three bodies have been recovered so far, including those of 47-year-old Lakshman Naik and his 36-year-old wife Shanti Naik, who operated an eatery along the highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The search operations continue for the remaining victims, feared to be Roshan (11), Avantika (6), and Jagannath (55).</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Nepal: Over 40 still missing after rain triggered landslide</strong></p>

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<p>Witnesses cited by the Press Trust of India reported that a section of the hill collapsed onto the roadside eatery.</p>

<p>Local police, along with the National Disaster Response Force and other agencies, are conducting rescue operations despite ongoing rains.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident has led to the suspension of vehicular traffic on the affected road.</p>

<p>Following directives from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, district in-charge Minister Mankal S Vaidya rushed to the scene.</p>

<p>The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was criticised for their construction methods on National Highway 66. The NHAI is accused of not taking care of construction norms during its construction tasks at an overly steep hill cut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior police officers and Uttara Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya also visited the site. It is expected to take over 24 hours to clear the debris with ongoing rains hampering efforts, said officials.</p>

<p>In the wake of the tragedy, the Karnataka government has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the landslide.</p>

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A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead.

A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead. The incident occurred on National Highway 66, according to officials. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that a total of seven people, including four members of a single family, are believed to have died in the landslide triggered by incessant rains. A police officer told Press Trust of India that three bodies have been recovered so far, including those of 47-year-old Lakshman Naik and his 36-year-old wife Shanti Naik, who operated an eatery along the highway. The search operations continue for the remaining victims, feared to be Roshan (11), Avantika (6), and Jagannath (55). Also watch | Nepal: Over 40 still missing after rain triggered landslide × Witnesses cited by the Press Trust of India reported that a section of the hill collapsed onto the roadside eatery. Local police, along with the National Disaster Response Force and other agencies, are conducting rescue operations despite ongoing rains. Also read | Landslide in Nepal sweeps two buses with 63 passengers into Trishuli river The incident has led to the suspension of vehicular traffic on the affected road. Following directives from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, district in-charge Minister Mankal S Vaidya rushed to the scene. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was criticised for their construction methods on National Highway 66. The NHAI is accused of not taking care of construction norms during its construction tasks at an overly steep hill cut. Senior police officers and Uttara Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya also visited the site. It is expected to take over 24 hours to clear the debris with ongoing rains hampering efforts, said officials. In the wake of the tragedy, the Karnataka government has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the landslide. (With inputs from agencies)

Seven from two families killed after landslide in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka

In Nepal 11 bodies have been recovered at least seven of them have been identified after massive rain triggered Landslide swept two buses into a river on Friday.

Nepal: Over 40 still missing after rain triggered landslide

In Nepal 11 bodies have been recovered at least seven of them have been identified after massive rain triggered Landslide swept two buses into a river on Friday. In Nepal, the monsoon season has brought various challenges and havoc due to the heavy rainfall and flooding. Eighty-three people have so far died in disaster-related incidents, including landslides and floods, triggered by relentless rains across the country.

Nepal landslide tragedy: 11 bodies found, 7 identified; chances of finding more survivors 'slim'

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<p>Nepali rescue teams on Saturday (Jul 13) recovered the first body from around 50 people missing after monsoon rains triggered a landslide that swept two buses off a highway and into a river.</p>

<p>The force of Friday's landslide in central Chitwan district pushed the vehicles over concrete crash barriers and down a steep embankment, at least 30 metres (100 feet) from the road.</p>

<p>"One body has been found about 55 kilometres (35 miles) from the accident site," police spokesman Kumar Neupane told <em>AFP</em>.</p>

<p>District official Khimananda Bhusal told <em>AFP </em>that roughly 50 people remained unaccounted for, revising down the number of missing from the 63 reported by authorities on Friday.</p>

<p>"It is hard to confirm the total number because we don't know if the buses stopped to pick or drop&nbsp;passengers along the way," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of rescuers spent hours struggling to comb the raging Trishuli river with rafts, sensor equipment and dive teams to find any trace of the passengers or the vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fierce currents made worse by this week's torrential downpours have hampered their efforts so far.</p>

<p>"We will employ all our abilities for search and rescue despite the water levels, current and the water's muddiness," said Chitwan district chief Indra Dev Yadav.</p>

<p>The accident happened before dawn on Friday along the Narayanghat-Mugling highway, around 100 kilometres (60 miles) west of Kathmandu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One bus was heading from the capital to Gaur in Rautahat district in southern Nepal, and the other was en route to Kathmandu from southern Birgunj.</p>

<p>A driver was killed in a separate accident on the same road after a boulder hit his bus. He died as he was being treated at a hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deadly crashes are common in the Himalayan republic because of poorly constructed roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-63-missing-after-landslide-sweeps-two-buses-into-river-740100"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Nepal: 63 missing after landslide sweeps two buses into river</strong></a></p>

<p>Nearly 2,400 people lost their lives on Nepal's roads in the 12 months to April, according to government figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twelve people were killed and 24 injured in an accident in January when a bus heading to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj fell into a river.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Road travel becomes deadlier during the annual monsoon season as rains trigger landslides and floods across the mountainous country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monsoon rains across South Asia from June to September offer respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies, but also bring widespread death and destruction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rainfall is hard to forecast and varies considerably, but scientists say climate change is making the monsoon stronger and more erratic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Floods, landslides and lightning strikes have killed 88 people across the country since the monsoon began in June, according to police figures.</p>

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Nepali rescue teams on Saturday (Jul 13) recovered the first body from around 50 people missing after monsoon rains triggered a landslide that swept two buses off a highway and into a river.

Nepali rescue teams on Saturday (Jul 13) recovered the first body from around 50 people missing after monsoon rains triggered a landslide that swept two buses off a highway and into a river. The force of Friday's landslide in central Chitwan district pushed the vehicles over concrete crash barriers and down a steep embankment, at least 30 metres (100 feet) from the road. "One body has been found about 55 kilometres (35 miles) from the accident site," police spokesman Kumar Neupane told AFP. District official Khimananda Bhusal told AFP that roughly 50 people remained unaccounted for, revising down the number of missing from the 63 reported by authorities on Friday. "It is hard to confirm the total number because we don't know if the buses stopped to pick or drop passengers along the way," he said. Dozens of rescuers spent hours struggling to comb the raging Trishuli river with rafts, sensor equipment and dive teams to find any trace of the passengers or the vehicles. Fierce currents made worse by this week's torrential downpours have hampered their efforts so far. "We will employ all our abilities for search and rescue despite the water levels, current and the water's muddiness," said Chitwan district chief Indra Dev Yadav. The accident happened before dawn on Friday along the Narayanghat-Mugling highway, around 100 kilometres (60 miles) west of Kathmandu. One bus was heading from the capital to Gaur in Rautahat district in southern Nepal, and the other was en route to Kathmandu from southern Birgunj. A driver was killed in a separate accident on the same road after a boulder hit his bus. He died as he was being treated at a hospital. Deadly crashes are common in the Himalayan republic because of poorly constructed roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving. Also read | Nepal: 63 missing after landslide sweeps two buses into river Nearly 2,400 people lost their lives on Nepal's roads in the 12 months to April, according to government figures. Twelve people were killed and 24 injured in an accident in January when a bus heading to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj fell into a river. Road travel becomes deadlier during the annual monsoon season as rains trigger landslides and floods across the mountainous country. Monsoon rains across South Asia from June to September offer respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies, but also bring widespread death and destruction. The rainfall is hard to forecast and varies considerably, but scientists say climate change is making the monsoon stronger and more erratic. Floods, landslides and lightning strikes have killed 88 people across the country since the monsoon began in June, according to police figures. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nepal: First body recovered from two buses swept by landslides, four dozen still missing

<p>At least five dozen people are suspected to be missing after a landslide along the Madan-Ashrit Highway in Central Nepal swept two passenger buses in early Friday (Jul 12) morning.<br />
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As per the officials on the site of the incident, the bus is assumed to have been swept down to the Trishuli River which has swollen hampering the search and rescue operation.</p>

<p>"As per the preliminary information both the buses were carrying a total of 63 people, including the bus drivers. The landslide swept the buses at around 3:30 AM. We are at the incident site and a search operation is underway. Incessant rain is hampering our efforts to search for the missing buses," Indradev Yadav, Chief District Officer, Chitwan confirmed to news agency&nbsp;<em>ANI </em>over the phone.</p>

<p>As per the official, the landslide swept the Kathmandu-bound Angel bus and Ganpati Deluxe, which was heading from Kathmandu to Rautahat's Gaur. As per the preliminary reports of the officials, there were 24 people onboard the bus that was heading to Kathmandu and 41 people were travelling in another bus.</p>

<p>Taking to X, Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal stated:&nbsp;"I am deeply saddened by the reports of about five dozen passengers that are missing when bus was washed away by a landslide on the Narayangadh- Muglin road section and the loss of properties due to floods and landslides in different parts of the country."</p>

<p>"I direct all agencies of the government, including the home administration, to search and effectively rescue the passengers."<br />
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<p>All the flights from Kathmandu to Chitwan's Bharatpur have been cancelled for the day as the weather remains grim.</p>

<p>Three of the passengers on the Ganpati Deluxe managed to escape after jumping out of the vehicle. Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel are heading towards the incident sites for rescue operations, Superintendent of Police Bhawesh Rimal informed. Debris from landslides at various places has obstructed traffic on the Narayanghat-Mugling road section.</p>


At least five dozen people are suspected to be missing after a landslide along the Madan-Ashrit Highway in Central Nepal swept two passenger buses in early Friday (Jul 12) morning.

At least five dozen people are suspected to be missing after a landslide along the Madan-Ashrit Highway in Central Nepal swept two passenger buses in early Friday (Jul 12) morning. As per the officials on the site of the incident, the bus is assumed to have been swept down to the Trishuli River which has swollen hampering the search and rescue operation. "As per the preliminary information both the buses were carrying a total of 63 people, including the bus drivers. The landslide swept the buses at around 3:30 AM. We are at the incident site and a search operation is underway. Incessant rain is hampering our efforts to search for the missing buses," Indradev Yadav, Chief District Officer, Chitwan confirmed to news agency ANI over the phone. As per the official, the landslide swept the Kathmandu-bound Angel bus and Ganpati Deluxe, which was heading from Kathmandu to Rautahat's Gaur. As per the preliminary reports of the officials, there were 24 people onboard the bus that was heading to Kathmandu and 41 people were travelling in another bus. Taking to X, Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal stated: "I am deeply saddened by the reports of about five dozen passengers that are missing when bus was washed away by a landslide on the Narayangadh- Muglin road section and the loss of properties due to floods and landslides in different parts of the country." "I direct all agencies of the government, including the home administration, to search and effectively rescue the passengers." Watch | Nepal: Prachanda falling short of required 138-seat majority × All the flights from Kathmandu to Chitwan's Bharatpur have been cancelled for the day as the weather remains grim. Three of the passengers on the Ganpati Deluxe managed to escape after jumping out of the vehicle. Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel are heading towards the incident sites for rescue operations, Superintendent of Police Bhawesh Rimal informed. Debris from landslides at various places has obstructed traffic on the Narayanghat-Mugling road section.

Nepal: 63 missing after landslide sweeps two buses into river

At least 63 people were missing in Nepal on Friday after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept two buses off a highway and into a river. Watch in for more details!

63 missing after Nepal landslide sweeps two buses into river

A landslide in central Nepal swept two buses into the Trishuli River. The incident caused approximately 63 passengers to be swept away. A search operation is ongoing for the missing buses.

Landslide in Nepal sweeps two buses with 63 passengers into Trishuli river

At least 5 people including 4 children were swept away and drowned due to sudden strong flow of rain water at a waterfall in Pune’s Lonavala near Bhushi Dam. The avalanche occurred in the upper region of the Gandhi Sarovar in Chorabari glacier, below the snow-covered Meru-Sumeru mountain range located at the upper end of Kedarnath valley.

India: Nature's fury hits with landslide in Lonavla, avalanche in Kedarnath

India: Landslide in Lonavla, avalanche in Kedarnath

Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flash floods in Nepal killing at least 28 people 43 people have suffered serious injuries and authorities say there are fears of more deaths.

Nepal: Heavy rains kills at least 28 in 2 days

In China, at least 58 people have died in heavy rains, floods and landslides, while many were missing. Rescue operations are underway across several parts of the country.

China: Floods & landslides claim 58 lives, Guangdong & Hunan provinces worst hit

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in southern China, with many more potentially at risk, as devastating monsoon rains continue to pound the region, producing flash flooding and mudslides.

China: Heavy rains hit central & southern parts of China, floods & landslides claim 58 lives

A landslide in Ecuador killed at least six people and left 19 injured. The 'large-magnitude' landslide occurred in the centre of the country.

Ecuador Landslide: 6 killed, 30 missing as rescue teams deployed

<p>Six people died after heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides in a remote area of India's northeast.</p>

<p>According to the officials, another five people were missing near the affected area in Sikkim, a state in the Himalayan foothills bordering China and popular with Indian tourists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior state government official Gopinath Raha said on Friday (June 14), “Flood waters from the Teesta river had washed away roads and bridges, which has temporarily stranded more than 1,500 people.”</p>

<p>"The water level of the Teesta river surged past the danger mark on Thursday morning, causing severe damage on the roads and disrupting traffic," he told AFP.</p>

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<p>Over 100 vehicles were struck at various points in the northern part of Sikkim and more than 1,500 tourists were also stranded in the state as the newly constructed Bailey bridge at Sangkalang came crashing down, severing the link between Mangan and Dzongu and Chungthang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mangan district police superintendent Sonam Dichu informed, “Parts of the state's north had been cut off from the rest of the country. Many houses have been washed away."</p>

<p>Sikkim's state disaster agency reported that rescue operations were in progress, but the damage to the local mobile phone network was hindering relief efforts.</p>

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<p>Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said that his government was "working in every way possible to provide every possible support to the victims and affected families".</p>

<p>Flash floods along the river last year, triggered by a glacial lake bursting its banks, dealt extensive damage to roads and bridges across the state.</p>

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Six people died after heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides in a remote area of India's northeast. According to the officials, another five people were missing near the affected area in Sikkim, a state in the Himalayan foothills bordering China and popular with Indian tourists.

Six people died after heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides in a remote area of India's northeast. According to the officials, another five people were missing near the affected area in Sikkim, a state in the Himalayan foothills bordering China and popular with Indian tourists. Senior state government official Gopinath Raha said on Friday (June 14), “Flood waters from the Teesta river had washed away roads and bridges, which has temporarily stranded more than 1,500 people.” "The water level of the Teesta river surged past the danger mark on Thursday morning, causing severe damage on the roads and disrupting traffic," he told AFP. Also read: Kerala rainfall: 4 people killed as torrential rains hit state, IMD issues red alert for 5 districts Over 100 vehicles were struck at various points in the northern part of Sikkim and more than 1,500 tourists were also stranded in the state as the newly constructed Bailey bridge at Sangkalang came crashing down, severing the link between Mangan and Dzongu and Chungthang. Mangan district police superintendent Sonam Dichu informed, “Parts of the state's north had been cut off from the rest of the country. Many houses have been washed away." Sikkim's state disaster agency reported that rescue operations were in progress, but the damage to the local mobile phone network was hindering relief efforts. VIDEO: Rain & floods affect thousands in Chile × Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said that his government was "working in every way possible to provide every possible support to the victims and affected families". Flash floods along the river last year, triggered by a glacial lake bursting its banks, dealt extensive damage to roads and bridges across the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Six dead, five missing as Sikkim faces floods and landslides due to incessant rainfall

Papua New Guinea is evacuating an estimated 7,900 people living near the site of the deadly Landslide which took place last week. Over 2,000 people were buried by a landslide on Friday, according to the Papua New Guinea government, which has officially requested assistance from abroad. The government estimate is around three times higher than the 670 estimate made by the UN.

Papua New Guinea evacuating 7,900 under threat of new landslide

Rescue efforts to dig out possible survivors buried under the rubble of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are facing significant dangers and challenges, a United Nations official said on Monday.

New threat of landslide looms over Papua New Guinea, massive landslide buries more than 2,000 people

Papua New Guinea is evacuating an estimated 7,900 people living near the site of the deadly landslide which took place last week. Over 2,000 people were buried by a landslide on Friday, according to the Papua New Guinea government, which has officially requested assistance from abroad. The government estimate is around three times higher than the 670 estimate made by the UN.

Papua New Guinea: New threat of landslide looms over Papua New Guinea

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