Tag: Landslides
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Typhoon Yagi Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides Across Southeast Asia
Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction across Southeast Asia, causing deadly floods and landslides. The natural disaster has wreaked havoc in several countries in the region, leading to significant loss of life and property. The video report from FRANCE 24 English details the extent of the damage, the ongoing rescue and relief operations,…
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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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Dozens Dead and Hundreds Feared Trapped After Landslides in Kerala, India Amid Monsoon Rains
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds more are feared trapped following landslides in Kerala, India, triggered by heavy monsoon rains. The landslides have severely disrupted rescue operations, with a bridge collapse complicating access to the affected areas. The Indian Army has deployed 200 troops to assist local emergency services, and further heavy rain…
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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,…