In Papua New Guinea, a devastating landslide has buried a village of approximately 4,000 inhabitants under rocks, decimating hundreds of homes in the Anga Province. Rescue and relief efforts are underway, hampered by the challenging terrain and blocked highway access, with assistance being delivered primarily via helicopter. The catastrophe has reportedly claimed over 300 lives, with many more possibly trapped beneath the debris. The local and national authorities are mobilizing resources to aid the affected communities amidst fears of further landslides.
- A massive landslide in Anga Province, Papua New Guinea, has buried a village of around 4,000 people.
- Over 300 lives have been reported lost, with many individuals still potentially trapped under the rubble.
- Rescue and relief efforts are being severely challenged by the terrain and blocked highway access, necessitating the use of helicopters to deliver aid.
- Drone footage has captured the extensive damage, showing homes and structures obliterated by rocks.
- Community leaders and locals are actively participating in the search and rescue operations, amidst concerns of additional landslides.
- The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, announced that disaster officials, the Defense Force, and the Department of Works and Highways are involved in the relief and recovery efforts.
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