Tag: landslide
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Landslides in Kerala, India Claim 93 Lives, Hundreds Missing Amid Rescue Operations
Recent landslides in Kerala, India, have resulted in significant casualties with 93 people confirmed dead and hundreds still missing. The catastrophic event, triggered by torrential rains in the hilly villages of the Wayanad district, has overwhelmed the region, causing extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and the environment. Rescue operations are intensively underway, with various agencies,…
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Papua New Guinea Landslide: Hundreds Mourn as Search for Victims Continues
Papua New Guinea is currently mourning the tragic loss of hundreds of villagers due to a devastating landslide in the highlands on the 24th of May. In a solemn act of mourning, villagers painted their faces with clay to pay their respects to the victims, many of whom were family members asleep at the time…
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Over 670 Feared Dead in Catastrophic Landslide in Papua New Guinea, UN Reports
A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea’s Anga province has resulted in the tragic loss of more than 150 homes and is feared to have killed over 670 people. The disaster struck in the early hours of Friday, burying a village under 6 to 8 meters of soil. Despite the efforts of locals, using basic…
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Rescue Efforts Underway in Papua New Guinea After Landslide Buries Village, Hundreds Feared Dead
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,…
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Putin Secures Fifth Term Amid Protests and Arrests Over Election Legitimacy
President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office after winning Russia’s presidential election with 87% of the vote. The election, which saw Putin as the only serious candidate, was met with protests and allegations of a lack of genuine competition. Supporters of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a penal…