Indonesia Landslide: 7 Dead, 80+ Missing in West Java After Heavy Rains
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Firstpost24-01-2026, 16:00

Indonesia Landslide: 7 Dead, 80+ Missing in West Java After Heavy Rains

  • A landslide in West Bandung Regency, West Java, killed at least seven people and left over 80 missing.
  • The disaster occurred early Saturday morning, triggered by heavy overnight rainfall.
  • Indonesia's national disaster agency (BNPB) confirmed the casualties and ongoing search operations.
  • Landslides and floods are common in Indonesia during the rainy season, from October to March.
  • Environmentalists link forest loss to increased severity of such natural disasters.

Why It Matters: A deadly landslide in West Java, Indonesia, claimed 7 lives and left over 80 missing.

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