Tag: papua new guinea
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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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Massive Landslide in Papua New Guinea Feared to Have Claimed Over 100 Lives
A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea is feared to have claimed over 100 lives as it struck six remote villages approximately 600 kilometers north of the capital, Port Moresby, at around 3:00 a.m. local time. Emergency response teams are currently assessing the damage in the region, with significant losses of life, property, and agricultural…