Indonesia, Sumatra and Landslides

Landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra Kill at Least 27, Rescuers Search for Missing
FILE PHOTO: An excavator moves soil during the search and rescue of victims on the site of a landslide caused by heavy rain at Semangat Gunung Village in Karo, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Floods and landslides in Indonesia kill at least 20 people, with fear more victims will be discovered in debris
Jakarta — Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out from weekend flooding and landslides that have killed at least 20 people, the national disaster agency said. In North Sumatra, the bodies of five people listed as ...
Landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 27, rescuers anticipate finding 'more victims'
Torrential rain in the province since last week had caused flash floods and landslides in four different districts of Sumatra.
Indonesia landslides and flash floods kill at least 27 - with rescuers searching for vehicles trapped in mud
A police spokesman said authorities are still searching for missing people, including some trapped in a minibus and other vehicles hit by a mudslide in Indonesia's North Sumatra province.
Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods, landslides in Indonesia
Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides, officials said Tuesday.
20 People Killed by Flash Floods and Landslides in Indonesia - TaiwanPlus News
At least 20 people have died and two are missing after heavy rains hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Rescue efforts are underway after torrential rains caused landslides and flooding that destroyed homes and farms in the region over the weekend.
Indonesia Landslide: Rescuers dig through mud for survivors after landslide, At Least 20 killed
In Indonesia, rescuers are tirelessly digging through mud and debris in search of survivors after a devastating landslide claimed the lives of at least 20 people. Emergency teams are racing against ti
Landslides buried parts of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. It's too dangerous for some homeowners to rebuild.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to ...
Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people
At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said ...
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8 dead, scores missing as landslides wash away houses in Bulambuli
At least eight bodies have so far been recovered from the mud with more residents reported missing after multiple ...
Landslides and earthquakes could soon be predictable thanks to UT partnership
Landslides cause more than a billion dollars in damage in the United States each year, according to the American Geoscience ...
Landslides, Flash Floods Leave 16 Dead, Six Missing
Six people are still missing on the Indonesian island of Sumatra after mud, rocks, and trees cascaded down a mountainside.
Landslides Are a Growing Climate Threat. What Do We Know About The Risks?
Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping ...
Sri Lankan flooding, landslides kill 12
At least 12 people have been killed due to flooding and landslides in the eastern and central parts of Sri Lanka after heavy ...
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Helene relief bill also targets the power of cities in North Carolina
Some local North Carolina officials are concerned the provision could impact the way cities manage their growth.